AI can finetune our research if we can challenge it constantly
This article discusses the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence as an answering tool, noting its advancements since 2023. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and constant questioning when using AI, especially for higher education students and researchers, to avoid over-reliance and ensure accuracy.
Why it matters
It addresses the critical need for human oversight and critical engagement with AI tools, particularly in academic and research contexts, to leverage their benefits while mitigating risks like hallucination and reduced critical thinking.
Each one of us has questions throughout our life. And we know the answers to only a few. Efforts of varying degrees go into getting the answer. We can ask our parents, teachers, friends, a book, an article, the internet or an expert who helps us find the answer. The process takes time, which means many failed attempts and a lot of reflections. But since 2023, we have a new answering tool that knows it all- Artificial Intelligence. And this tool has become much smarter with lesser mistakes in 2026.
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