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AI and LLM are here to stay

  The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) marks a transformative era in human history, akin to the introduction of the printing press or the internet. These technologies, by virtue of their ability to process and generate information at an unprecedented scale, have the potential to redefine the landscape of numerous industries, from healthcare and education to law and entertainment. The critical discourse surrounding AI and LLMs often oscillates between utopian and dystopian visions. However, a more pragmatic approach acknowledges that AI and LLMs are here to stay. The focus, therefore, should shift towards harnessing these technologies effectively rather than opposing or restricting their use. Historical precedents underscore the futility of resistance against technological progress. For instance, the Luddite movement of the 19th century, which sought to protect jobs by destroying mechanized looms, ultimately failed to stem the tide of industrializa
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 Publishing Paradox in Science     All journals will be OA after 2025. Here is the dope - Plan S -   into effect from 2021, all scholarly publications on the results from research funded by public or private grants provided by national, regional and international research councils and funding bodies, must be published in Open Access Journals, on Open Access Platforms, or made immediately available through Open Access Repositories without embargo. Plan S transformative agreements – There is a transition period agreed upon for this and this is called Plan S transformative agreements. This is temporary and transitional, where cOAlition S members provide funding to support publication fees of journals covered by such arrangements, this funding will cease on the 31 December 2024. Which means all the journals will be OA from 2025 and funding agencies have to pay APC. This means there won't be any subscription charges to institutions. Research organizations which may be paying a lot of mo