Large language models (LLMs) are transforming scientific research, assisting with literature reviews, data analysis, and even experimental design. However, a recent perspective paper titled “Exploring the role of large language models in the scientific method: from hypothesis to discovery”, published in Nature Briefing, highlights that while these AI systems show enormous potential, their use in scientific discovery raises significant ethical and trust concerns.
The researchers reviewed how LLMs are being used currently as a technological tool and how…
