“Mass Exodus at Science Journal: AI Snafu and Monstrous Fees Send Editors Packing with a Chuckle”
“Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees”
“In an unprecedented move for AI journals, 31 members of the editorial board of the Nature Machine Intelligence magazine, including its two chief editors, resigned over a Saudi Arabian conglomerate’s decision to charge excessive fees to access its material and the journal’s ineffective usage of artificial intelligence.” A riveting start to a broad-scale spectacle, indeed.
It seems our friends at Nature Machine Intelligence have found themselves in a bit of a pickle. It all began when a Saudi Arabian conglomerate decided that access to the world of artificial intelligence needed to come with a hefty price tag. Not just any price tag, but one large enough to make everyone choke on their morning coffee.
Do high fees translate to top-tier content? It’s hard to say. A diamond is precious because it’s rare, not because it’s expensive. Such bold moves might raise eyebrows, but they won’t necessarily raise the bar for quality. And let’s not even get started on the journal’s alleged “ineffective use of artificial intelligence.” If that doesn’t make the AI enthusiasts out there roll their eyes, few things will.
Now, toasting their pens onto the table, 31 members of the editorial board, including the top cats, have walked away, seeing no way to reconcile the situation. Talk about a classic “take this job and shove it” moment, in full display to the world.
Now, one must ask: Is the world of artificial intelligence becoming an exclusive club only for the ones who can afford it? If so, it’s akin to a romantic candlelit dinner served on top of unaffordable mahogany tables with golden silverware – inviting, but too expensive to truly enjoy.
In conclusion, it’s safe to say that this production straight from the labs of Nature Machine Intelligence isn’t getting rave reviews. The editorial exodus and the conundrums brought about by the Saudi Arabian conglomerate’s investment may breed more questions than answers for our AI community. Pass the popcorn, this AI drama has all the makings of a real page-turner.