AI could make science less creative, study warns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to review scientific studies. But a new concern is growing: will AI make science more conservative? Many journals now ask AI tools to help judge whether a study is good enough to publish. Supporters say this saves time and reduces human bias. Critics worry about a different problem. AI models learn from past research. If they favor familiar ideas, they may reject new or unusual work. That could push scientists to play it safe. Researchers might avoid risky topics and choose projects that look like earlier studies. Over time, science could become less creative and slower to produce breakthroughs. The debate is still open. What seems clear is that AI is changing how science is judged. The question is whether it will also change what science dares to explore.