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When AI Meets Academic Angst: OpenAI’s GABRIEL and the Future of Social Science Research

OpenAI’s new GABRIEL toolkit promises to transform social science research by converting qualitative data into quantitative insights at scale. This could democratize large scale research for smaller institutions while raising important questions about the future of human insight in academic work.

When AI Tackles Math Like a Grad Student Having a Breakdown

AI’s attempts at expert-level mathematical proofs reveal fascinating insights into the gap between computational power and genuine reasoning. These submissions to the First Proof challenge show both impressive capabilities and uniquely artificial blind spots.