Rethinking Research: Why Humans Still Matter in the Age of LLMs Reflections from Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi
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ARTICLE: Rethinking Research: Why Humans Still Matter in the Age of LLMs Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi reflects on the role of humans in scientific research
RESEARCH PROJECT: The future of AI in the justice system: building fair practices and public trust Looking at how to harness AI for justice, not just efficiency
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