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SciPoll 855: In 2025, AI: Harm or help?

In what capacity do you utilize AI tools?

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(204 Answers)

Answer Explanations

  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-1163
    I do not use AI.
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-331239
    Checking basic information 
  • Writing & Communication Code & Computational Support Educational & Training Applications Prepare lecture materials Other (Please Explain)
    user-167433
    Open discussion with LLM models, like "thinking out loud" with the chat box
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Data Analysis & Interpretation Code & Computational Support
    user-377267
    In toxicology, literature search, data analysis and modeling are the major fields I use AI.
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation Code & Computational Support
    user-234128
    Coding in R; saves the time to go through multiple package manuals. It often provides suggestions on how to harness several packages at the same time, which is overwhelming if done manually.
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Data Analysis & Interpretation Writing & Communication Experimental Design Code & Computational Support
    user-869043
    It is even used in makes ng graphical abstracts and diagram ideas
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication
    user-587286
    The final stage in preparing my paperwork
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication Code & Computational Support Educational & Training Applications
    user-952727
    I use it to increase my productivity and learn new  language and computer abilities
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication
    user-701806
    AI should never be used for compliance purposes as compliance data is always defensive data that needs to be 100% correct
  • Literature Review & Synthesis
    user-284488
    I have used it to get information from the Internet that would be hard to retrieve with a mere Google (or similar tool) search.
  • Writing & Communication Prepare lecture materials Other (Please Explain)
    user-181339
    Knowing the ingredients of specific drugs
  • Writing & Communication Educational & Training Applications
    user-568782
    I currently use AI for my research journey and educational needs.
  • Experimental Design Educational & Training Applications Prepare lecture materials
    user-845512
     I apply AI tools mainly in experimental design, educational innovation, and the preparation of instructional materials. During experimental phases, I use machine learning algorithms and predictive models to validate hypotheses, fine-tune parameters, and analyze the behavior of intelligent systems, particularly within IoT-based environmental monitoring. In education, I employ AI-driven environments to design adaptive learning experiences that enhance digital competencies among teachers and students. When preparing academic materials, I integrate supportive tools to organize content, generate contextualized examples, and optimize didactic resources. These practices have strengthened methodological efficiency and improved the pedagogical relevance of my projects. 
  • Literature Review & Synthesis
    user-678105
    Raises topics that I should cover in a review paper
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication
    user-853228
    Important 
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-161320
    Hydrological Modeling
  • Experimental Design Code & Computational Support Other (Please Explain)
    user-584115
     Beyond static searches, I use AI for interactive, Socratic Q&A to probe complex topics. This active dialogue serves as a tool for refining my critical thinking and analytical frameworks. 
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-773118
    to get know something unknown.
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-457290
    Non-work related where accuracy is less critical.
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Code & Computational Support
    user-72485
    About literature, I use AI tools to improve searching of specific works. Usually it works better than old methods/website
  • Writing & Communication Prepare lecture materials Other (Please Explain)
    user-543438
    Organize ideas
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-724293
    I personally do not use them
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Data Analysis & Interpretation Writing & Communication Prepare lecture materials
    user-488995
    It is explained by itself
  • Writing & Communication
    user-935064
    As noted above, word processing programs with spell check and grammar check have become ubiquitous.
  • Writing & Communication
    user-161126
    My colleagues are conducting the data analysis tasks of our research. I am just using AI for spell check and word suggestions.
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-495394
     I primarily utilize AI tools to support scientific research activities and to enhance academic writing through grammar refinement and paraphrasing. 
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-480186
    I have only done a little testing.
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-562800
    To make my ideas more globally understanding

  • Literature Review & Synthesis Experimental Design Other (Please Explain)
    user-325101
    I can ask questions I'm having on the fly to ChatGPT instead of Google.
    I can also ask for different ideas on various types of experiments. I'm researching the literature, but artificial intelligence can often overthink things.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Support Code & Computational Support
    user-491178
    I usually use it as a support not all dependent
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-70783
    Illustrations or visualisation, search for literature but with deeper search than in papers. 
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication Educational & Training Applications Prepare lecture materials
    user-492609
    Very helpfull for educational purposes
  • user-798488
    Language edition and coherence flow
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-259567
    don't use.
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Educational & Training Applications Prepare lecture materials
    user-542532
     I use AI tools in several capacities, including data analysis, literature review, drafting and editing scientific documents, generating research ideas, and refining experimental designs. AI also supports administrative tasks, helps prepare presentations and proposals, and assists in staying updated with rapidly evolving scientific knowledge. Overall, it serves as a versatile aid that enhances both research efficiency and decision-making. 
  • Other (Please Explain)
    user-884738
    What a bad question. I just said I never use AI tools, and that's not an answer option here.
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Data Analysis & Interpretation Writing & Communication Code & Computational Support Educational & Training Applications Prepare lecture materials
    user-497626
    I just use it as a decision support system, and hardly ever I accept its results, but I believe its responses mostly help me to make better decisions
     
  • Writing & Communication Prepare lecture materials
    user-521272
    To check English and formatting. 
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication Prepare lecture materials
    user-616368
    searching for materials will reviewing manuscripts or writing my own papers
  • Writing & Communication
    user-220337
    I usually use AI to proofread some texts or do get a more accurate expression of what I write.
  • Writing & Communication
    user-414444
    I doubt that AI in its current versions would be suitable for Data Analysis & Interpretation or other similar applications, since it has many mistakes.
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Writing & Communication
    user-305063
    Meeting notes/summaries, lit searching.
  • Literature Review & Synthesis Data Analysis & Interpretation Writing & Communication Experimental Design Code & Computational Support
    user-178012
    Literature Review & Synthesis
    Used to efficiently screen, summarize, and organize scientific literature related to pharmaceutical chemistry, formulation science, infant nutrition, and preclinical safety.

    Data Analysis & Interpretation
    Applied as a decision-support tool for interpreting experimental, in-silico, and preclinical datasets, while ensuring conclusions are validated through scientific expertise.

    Writing & Communication
    Used to support scientific writing, editing, and clarity in manuscripts, grant proposals, technical reports, and expert-review responses.

    Experimental Design
    Utilized to assist in hypothesis generation, study design planning, and prioritization of experiments, without replacing experimental validation.

    Regulatory & Compliance Support
    Supports understanding of regulatory frameworks, safety considerations, and documentation expectations relevant to health and nutrition research.

    Code & Computational Support
    Assists with computational chemistry workflows, data visualization, and scripting support for analysis and reproducibility.

    Educational & Training Applications
    Used for self-training, skill development, and mentoring support in scientific methods, computational tools, and research communication.