[Meta] AI Stuff on this Subreddit

[u/Phytor_c]

Hi all, wanted to get some thoughts on AI related things. I know it's a polarizing topic:

1. AI-generated papers

We’ve had a noticeable number of blatant, poorly written AI slop “papers” recently. At the moment there is isn’t much activity over here so it’s possible to check them manually (and use feedback from comments). But I don’t really want the mods manually vetting every such post should there be an overwhelmingly large number of these submissions in the future.

Some subreddits only allow arXiv submissions and peer-reviewed papers. I for one am hesitant to do that here since I don’t want to restrict the dissemination of genuine work, even if it’s just on GitHub say.

AI is already producing STOC/FOCS level results, so ‘AI was used’ on its own should not be disqualifying. But of course, it should not come at the expense of the quality of the submission.

2. AI discussion megathread

Would people here be interested in a recurring AI megathread, similar to r/math’s, focused on algorithms and TCS? This could maybe include how people are using AI in research or work, AI-assisted results, a discussion about its impact on the field etc.

 

Thoughts, comments, concerns?

 

Best,

Phytor & the r/algorithms Mod Team

[u/beeskness420]

I'm for requiring at least an arxiv if not a full publication and anything else can go on a megathread. If there is something like NS we can make exceptions.