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March 2026

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AI Boosts Research Careers but Flattens Scientific Discovery

New analysis suggests AI tools narrow the span of ideas explored

New analysis suggests AI tools narrow the span of ideas explored

Elie Dolgin

Elie Dolgin is a science writer specializing in biomedical research.

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