Many scientists shared their thoughts about artificial intelligence (AI) in research. They told Nature which tasks they want to do themselves.
A student from Istanbul finds joy in asking questions and making connections. She believes these ideas come from talking with mentors and colleagues, not from AI.
A deep-sea scientist from Mexico City feels a personal link to the ocean. She says it inspires her work and helps protect the environment. She believes it is important to keep a human touch in science.
Another researcher from Manchester loves to tidy up messy data. She enjoys making her data neat and presentable on her own.
From South Africa, a scientist prefers to write her own code. She thinks AI can make mistakes that are hard to fix.
In Hong Kong, a researcher believes conversations with others are important for developing ideas. Many good ideas come from talking with colleagues.
Finally, a doctor in Brazil thinks AI should help but not replace human care. He hopes to continue caring for patients himself.
