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NIH Limits AI Use, Caps Grant Applications to Six Annually

NIH limits grant applications and regulates AI use to ensure originality.

From Hacker News Original Article Hacker News Discussion

The NIH is implementing new rules to limit AI-generated content in research applications and restricting the number of applications per Principal Investigator to uphold fairness and originality.

Why it matters: These policies aim to prevent AI misuse and reduce strain on NIH's review process, ensuring fair evaluation of grant proposals.

The stakes: Applications heavily developed by AI risk being disqualified and may trigger misconduct investigations and grant penalties.

Policy impact: A cap of six applications per Principal Investigator per year, excluding certain grants, will start from September 25, 2025.

Commenters say: Many support the focus on originality and fairness but debate challenges in detecting AI use and potential limits on prolific researchers.