The NIH wrote that it has recently “observed instances of Principal Investigators submitting large numbers of applications, some of which may have been generated with AI tools."#AI #NIH
The NIH Is Capping Research Proposals Because It's Overwhelmed by AI Submissions
The National Institutes of Health claims it’s being strained by an onslaught of AI-generated research applications and is capping the number of proposals researchers can submit in a year.In a new policy announcement on July 17, titled “Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications,” the NIH wrote that it has recently “observed instances of Principal Investigators submitting large numbers of applications, some of which may have been generated with AI tools,” and that this influx of submissions “may unfairly strain NIH’s application review process.”
“The percentage of applications from Principal Investigators submitting an average of more than six applications per year is relatively low; however, there is evidence that the use of AI tools has enabled Principal Investigators to submit more than 40 distinct applications in a single application submission round,” the NIH policy announcement says. “NIH will not consider applications that are either substantially developed by AI, or contain sections substantially developed by AI, to be original ideas of applicants. If the detection of AI is identified post award, NIH may refer the matter to the Office of Research Integrity to determine whether there is research misconduct while simultaneously taking enforcement actions including but not limited to disallowing costs, withholding future awards, wholly or in part suspending the grant, and possible termination.”
Starting on September 25, NIH will only accept six “new, renewal, resubmission, or revision applications” from individual principal investigators or program directors in a calendar year.
Earlier this year, 404 Media investigated AI used in published scientific papers by searching for the phrase “as of my last knowledge update” on Google Scholar, and found more than 100 results—indicating that at least some of the papers relied on ChatGPT, which updates its knowledge base periodically. And in February, a journal published a paper with several clearly AI-generated images, including one of a rat with a giant penis. In 2023, Nature reported that academic journals retracted 10,000 "sham papers," and the Wiley-owned Hindawi journals retracted over 8,000 fraudulent paper-mill articles. Wiley discontinued the 19 journals overseen by Hindawi. AI-generated submissions affect non-research publications, too: The science fiction and fantasy magazine Clarkesworld stopped accepting new submissions in 2023 because editors were overwhelmed by AI-generated stories.
According to an analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, from February 28 to April 8, the Trump administration terminated $1.81 billion in NIH grants, in subjects including aging, cancer, child health, diabetes, mental health and neurological disorders, NBC reported.
Just before the submission limit announcement, on July 14, Nature reported that the NIH would “soon disinvite dozens of scientists who were about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant applications for the agency,” and that staff members “have been instructed to nominate replacements who are aligned with the priorities of the administration of US President Donald Trump—and have been warned that political appointees might still override their suggestions and hand-pick alternative reviewers.”
The NIH Office of Science Policy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Trump administration cut more than $1.8 billion in NIH grants
The Trump administration terminated $1.81 billion in National Institutes of Health grants in less than 40 days, including $544 million in as-yet-unspent funds.Aria Bendix (NBC News)
In tests involving the Prisoner's Dilemma, researchers found that Google’s Gemini is “strategically ruthless,” while OpenAI is collaborative to a “catastrophic” degree.
In tests involving the Prisonerx27;s Dilemma, researchers found that Google’s Gemini is “strategically ruthless,” while OpenAI is collaborative to a “catastrophic” degree.#llms #OpenAI
In tests involving the Prisoner's Dilemma, researchers found that Google’s Gemini is “strategically ruthless,” while OpenAI is collaborative to a “catastrophic” degree.Rosie Thomas (404 Media)
John Adams says "facts do not care about our feelings" in one of the AI-generated videos in PragerU's series partnership with White House.
John Adams says "facts do not care about our feelings" in one of the AI-generated videos in PragerUx27;s series partnership with White House.#AI
John Adams says "facts do not care about our feelings" in one of the AI-generated videos in PragerU's series partnership with White House.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
There is a massive exodus happening in the AI world; the 'Save Our Signs' campaign, and why AI won't save the media industry.
There is a massive exodus happening in the AI world; the x27;Save Our Signsx27; campaign, and why AI wonx27;t save the media industry.#Podcast
There is a massive exodus happening in the AI world; the 'Save Our Signs' campaign, and why AI won't save the media industry.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
Nearly two minutes of Mark Zuckerberg's thoughts about AI have been lost to the sands of time. Can Meta's all-powerful AI recover this artifact?
Nearly two minutes of Mark Zuckerbergx27;s thoughts about AI have been lost to the sands of time. Can Metax27;s all-powerful AI recover this artifact?#AI #MarkZuckerberg
Nearly two minutes of Mark Zuckerberg's thoughts about AI have been lost to the sands of time. Can Meta's all-powerful AI recover this artifact?Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Sweden's Moderate party allowed users to make the PM hold a sign bearing any name they wanted. You know what happened next.
Swedenx27;s Moderate party allowed users to make the PM hold a sign bearing any name they wanted. You know what happened next.#News
Sweden's Moderate party allowed users to make the PM hold a sign bearing any name they wanted. You know what happened next.Matthew Gault (404 Media)
Italy's tech market is booming in 2025, with the ICT sector hitting €91.7 billion and over 70,000 annual job openings. Entry-level software developers earn €35,000+, while experienced roles top €60,000. Key hubs like Milan, Rome, and Turin offer competitive salaries (€40K–€70K+) amid growing demand for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud skills.
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Discover Italy's tech job market in 2025 with insights on salaries, living costs, visa options, and jobs in cities like Milan and Rome.Ludo Fourrage (Nucamp Bootcamp)