Short-form science: UW researchers launch PaperTok to combat AI slop (opens in new tab)

Researchers have a new weapon against the scientifically inaccurate AI slop muddying public understanding of complex topics. A UW team is helping scientists tell their own stories with a free tool that converts dense, jargon-heavy publications into short, accessible videos. The UW's Meziah Ruby Cristobal, doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, is quoted. Gary Hsieh, professor, and Donghoon Shin, doctoral student, both in human centered design and engineering, are mentioned.