Hao, Xu, Li & Evans, “Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists’ impact but contract science’s focus,” Nature, 2026

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Institutional position: Independent academic (Tsinghua University, University of Chicago, Zhongguancun Academy and Santa Fe Institute)

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