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AI's top startups are barely publishing their research
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Many leading AI startups are not actively publishing their research findings, which hinders the scientific community's ability to evaluate and build upon their discoveries. Over half of AI unicorns have minimal participation in documenting their advancements in scientific literature.
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- Praise: The foundational work from publicly shared research like 'Attention is All You Need' is acknowledged as critical, underscoring the irony of today's closed-off startup culture.
- Praise: There are startups doing genuine world-first research, showcasing that innovation still thrives despite the reluctance to publish.
- Concern: Commenters are frustrated that the AI industry’s current trend is driven by greed, contrasting sharply with the collaborative spirit that once fueled research advancements.
- Concern: There's a troubling sentiment that the lack of transparency in AI research leads to a proliferation of dubious claims, undermining the integrity of future models.