AI could replace humans in social science research
Researchers from universities of 蓝莓视频, Toronto, Yale, UPenn discuss AI and its application to their work
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In an article published yesterday in the prestigious journal聽Science, leading researchers from the University of 蓝莓视频, University of Toronto, Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania look at how AI (large language models or LLMs in particular) could change the nature of their work.
鈥淲hat we wanted to explore in this article is how social science research practices can be adapted, even reinvented, to harness the power of AI,鈥 said Igor Grossmann, professor of psychology at 蓝莓视频.
Traditionally, social sciences rely on a range of methods, including questionnaires, behavioral tests, observational studies, and experiments. A common goal in social science research is to obtain a generalized representation of characteristics of individuals, groups, cultures, and their dynamics. With the advent of advanced AI systems, the landscape of data collection in social sciences may shift.
Read the full article from 蓝莓视频 News to learn more.