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This AI tool claims to pick the top 1% of preprints. Should researchers trust it?

NaturePublished Aug 10, 2026

QED Science developed an AI tool that evaluates life-sciences preprints for originality and validity, used by over 10,000 labs globally. It ranked the top 1% of bioRxiv preprints from May 2025 to April 2026, sparking debate on AI's role in research quality assessment.

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This AI tool claims to pick the top 1% of preprints. Should researchers trust it?

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