Weekend reads: Tragic news on former Cambridge prof; A ‘never AI’ research company was AI after all; OpenAI’s math breakthroughs don’t add up
As we were assembling this week’s Weekend Reads, we learned the tragic news that former Cambridge professor Jason Arday had been found dead in his home. Arday has been the subject of several news stories in recent weeks, including at Retraction Watch. We are shocked and saddened by the news of his death. Our hearts … Continue reading Weekend reads: Tragic news on former Cambridge prof; A ‘never…
Tragic news broke this week regarding the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. His passing has left friends and family in shock and sadness. For those struggling with their mental health, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. can be reached by calling or texting 988, with an online chat option available at 988lifeline.org.
Additional retractions and investigations were reported this week, including the BMJ Group retracting a paper on COVID-19 vaccines and mortality featured in a Senate hearing, biology journal pulling over 100 articles from special issues due to peer review manipulation, and JAMA journal refusing to retract an oxycodone paper despite an author's request.
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