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Survey: 84% of Researchers Use AI, Confidence Wanes

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Wiley survey finds 84% of researchers use Artificial intelligence (AI), up from 57% in 2024, yet confidence declined.
Concerns rise: 64% worry about inaccuracies; 58% about privacy.
Despite skepticism, 85% say AI boosts efficiency; 73% note improved quality.
Public view on journalism: 12% comfortable with AI-generated news; prefer human oversight and accountability.

History

Historical Context

The Dartmouth Conference in 1956, organized by John McCarthy and others, is recognized as the founding event of artificial intelligence (AI). This workshop led to significant advancements, with DARPA investing over $1 billion in AI projects by the 1970s. Today, 84% of researchers utilize AI, reflecting ongoing innovation and raising concerns about accuracy and ethics, reminiscent of historical debates on technology's reliability.

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Story summary

The Wiley survey finds 84% of researchers use Artificial intelligence (AI), up from 57% in 2024, yet confidence declined.
Concerns rise: 64% worry about inaccuracies; 58% about privacy.
Despite skepticism, 85% say AI boosts efficiency; 73% note improved quality.
Public view on journalism: 12% comfortable with AI-generated news; prefer human oversight and accountability.

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