How ChatGPT is transforming the postdoc experience

AI chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT are regularly used by academic researchers worldwide for tasks such as polishing written language, coding, and overcoming writer's block. Though these tools faced skepticism initially, they have gained steady recognition for their capacity to expedite tedious administrative tasks. However, issues around data privacy, fabricated citations, and over-reliance remind users to employ these tools judiciously. Formal training and guidelines for AI use remain scarce in most academic institutions.

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