Will the widespread use of large language models in scientific writing undermine scientists' critical thinking?

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming scientific writing by expanding access and efficiency, yet it risks decoupling writing from thinking. Scientific writing is a core cognitive and epistemic practice that must be cultivated and preserved alongside AI use.

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Bietti, L. M., & Bangerter, A. (2026). Will the widespread use of large language models in scientific writing undermine scientists’ critical thinking? PLoS Biology, 24(6), e3003801. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003801

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