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Using Generative AI as Early Peer Review
The provided text explores the concept of using generative AI as an adversarial tool to simulate early-stage academic peer review. Rather than seeking validation, the author suggests employing deliberate friction and third-person prompting to uncover logical flaws and potential objections before a draft is finalised. This method leverages the AI’s lack of social ego and constant availability, allowing writers to test the resilience of their arguments without the typical politeness found in human interactions. By treating models as cheap adversaries rather than sources of truth, researchers…
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