Why Some Researchers Are Choosing to Skip Generative AI

A Nature Career feature profiles researchers who deliberately avoid generative AI, citing ethics (copyright and consent), transparency concerns, environmental costs, and a belief that relying on AI can undermine skill development; while surveys show mixed adoption with some using AI for editing or literature review, many academics argue the downsides—such as hallucinations and questionable accuracy—mean AI should be restricted in certain tasks and prompts a rethink of training and assessment in science.