Shahan Ali Memon
@shahanmemon.bsky.social
Researching {science of AI-mediated science, metascience #SciSci, #AI4Science, generative #AI, LLMs, agents, alignment, misinformation in science}
PhD @ UW.
Visiting @ NYU & MSR
Alum @ Carnegie Mellon
Academic webpage: https://samemon.github.io
PhD @ UW.
Visiting @ NYU & MSR
Alum @ Carnegie Mellon
Academic webpage: https://samemon.github.io
So many ideas, so little time!
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
So many ideas, so little time!
Reposted by Shahan Ali Memon
I'll come back to this idea because that complements something that's been brewing in my mind for some time. Some needed resolution in our citation practices where we explicitly distinguish between "load-bearing" work on which our inferences rely and others (kitchen sink citations). And the need to
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I'll come back to this idea because that complements something that's been brewing in my mind for some time. Some needed resolution in our citation practices where we explicitly distinguish between "load-bearing" work on which our inferences rely and others (kitchen sink citations). And the need to
Reposted by Shahan Ali Memon
I did a small test on the assertions made in my advisor’s new paper on industry influence in tech research (arxiv.org/abs/2510.19894 ; great read btw), and what paper they cited for those assertions/claims. And check if scholar labs was able to find those papers given the claim.
The Risks of Industry Influence in Tech Research
Emerging information technologies like social media, search engines, and AI can have a broad impact on public health, political institutions, social dynamics, and the natural world. It is critical to ...
arxiv.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I did a small test on the assertions made in my advisor’s new paper on industry influence in tech research (arxiv.org/abs/2510.19894 ; great read btw), and what paper they cited for those assertions/claims. And check if scholar labs was able to find those papers given the claim.
That said, specificity of the claim matters I think. The more specific the claim (i.e. less choices to search from), the better.
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
That said, specificity of the claim matters I think. The more specific the claim (i.e. less choices to search from), the better.
For example, for the query: “Is there a paper that claims systematic reviews funded by the soda industry are more likely to find no clear link between sugar and obesity?” It was able to find the paper cited in the above paper for that context (see doc).
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
For example, for the query: “Is there a paper that claims systematic reviews funded by the soda industry are more likely to find no clear link between sugar and obesity?” It was able to find the paper cited in the above paper for that context (see doc).
And it did find the correct paper (in its top 10 suggestions) in 3/5 tests (small test set I know, but I ran out of credits/day 🤷♂️: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Scholar Labs Test
Paper: THE RISKS OF INDUSTRY INFLUENCE IN TECH RESEARCH (https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.19894) 1. Assertion regarding automotive industry history Exact Phrase: "automotive manufacturers have resisted sa...
docs.google.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
And it did find the correct paper (in its top 10 suggestions) in 3/5 tests (small test set I know, but I ran out of credits/day 🤷♂️: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I did a small test on the assertions made in my advisor’s new paper on industry influence in tech research (arxiv.org/abs/2510.19894 ; great read btw), and what paper they cited for those assertions/claims. And check if scholar labs was able to find those papers given the claim.
The Risks of Industry Influence in Tech Research
Emerging information technologies like social media, search engines, and AI can have a broad impact on public health, political institutions, social dynamics, and the natural world. It is critical to ...
arxiv.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I did a small test on the assertions made in my advisor’s new paper on industry influence in tech research (arxiv.org/abs/2510.19894 ; great read btw), and what paper they cited for those assertions/claims. And check if scholar labs was able to find those papers given the claim.
It was great; I just watched it. And great website too!
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
It was great; I just watched it. And great website too!
“Can we please stop unlocking potential of #AI”.. which btw is not just an ad thing.. 👇
Every ad now
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Would love to read :)
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Would love to read :)
I actually haven't used character AI; but I won't be surprised either way.
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I actually haven't used character AI; but I won't be surprised either way.