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  • Laura M Gottlieb, Professor, UCSF
2 April 2023

Interesting. This is what happens if we ask ChatGPT to write a short editorial about why it SHOULD be used to write academic scientific manuscripts for publication…Maybe there is some middle ground?

“As a large language model trained by OpenAI, ChatGPT possesses a vast amount of knowledge and language abilities, making it an ideal tool for scientific academic publications. Here are some reasons why ChatGPT should be used to author scientific academic publications:

Firstly, chaTGPT can generate text that is free of grammatical errors and typos, which is crucial for academic writing. It can also help ensure that the text is coherent and well-structured, making it easier for readers to follow the author's argument.

Secondly, chaTGPT has access to a vast amount of information and can quickly analyze and summarize complex data sets, which is essential for scientific research. This ability can be particularly helpful for summarizing findings, presenting statistical data, or explaining complex theories.

Thirdly, chaTGPT can help researchers save time by automating many of the repetitive tasks involved in writing academic publications. This can include tasks such as formatting citations, proofreading drafts, and summarizing research findings.

Fourthly, chaTGPT can assist researchers in overcoming language barriers by translating text from one language to another. This feature can be especially helpful for researchers who may not have fluency in the language in which they wish to publish.

Finally, chaTGPT can help researchers stay up-to-date with the latest research by analyzing large amounts of data from various sources. This can include analyzing publications from other researchers in the same field, as well as news articles, academic journals, and other relevant sources.

Overall, chaTGPT's language abilities, access to information, automation capabilities, language translation, and data analysis make it an excellent tool for scientific academic publications. While it is not a replacement for human intelligence and creativity, it can help researchers save time, increase efficiency, and produce higher quality publications.”

Competing Interests: None declared.
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