We need to divert our resources to sustaining the infrastructure that makes it possible for the community to establish new norms. We need to encourage and reward the behaviour or practices that meet the standards we intentionally set in policy. #r2rconf
Solutions from @nikeshgo.bsky.social #r2rconf.
There are claims that DeepSeek and other Chinese models are 'better' than US models like GPT and Claude depite being smaller.
It's worth noting that there is a live debate in AI circles about how to benchmark LLMs and many who say that the evals do not reflect real-world usefulness well. #r2rconf
Researchers don't report or share AI failures because there's a stigma against its use.
#r2rconf.
I'm delighted to announce that I'm joining @authentisci.bsky.social as a trustee.
There's a need to push back against misinformation on the web. What inspires me about AuthentiSci is the opportunity to improve quality and accountability of scientific journalism by empowering researchers themselves.
It's taken until now for someone to note that in a discussion about researcher incentives and guidelines for AI use in academia, Funders are conspicuously absent.
HT Simone Ragavooloo from @frontiersmedia.bsky.social
#r2rconf
Why isn't Peer Review Commons more popular than it is even though it helps researchers by reducing the number of review cycles and time to publish?
Researchers publish strategically. They make conscious choices about where to publish based on audience and career considerations.
#r2rconf #r2r2026
AI isn't inherently unfair, it's optimised for a very narrow user group. Each iteration will become more biased, unless we intervene. #r2rconf
This. If we refuse to engage with AI, we lose our ability to influence the outcomes. It's irresponsible to try to wait until the tech goes away.
A brilliant presentation by @nikeshgo.bsky.social from @cactusglobal.bsky.social #r2rconf
Outlining the many ways in which AI amplifies the biases built into scholarly publishing.
I'm spending the moring at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social for a Creative Tech Scotland Event.
Looking forward to some interesting discussions on how innovators and entrepreneurs can be better supported in Scotland.