Author:  A. Morgan Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Generative AI systems are rapidly becoming a first-stop “answer layer” for consumers who previously relied on search engines, maps, review sites, or social media discovery. For many users—especially younger adults—asking an AI assistant where to go, what to buy, and which provider to trust  now feels easier than comparing dozens of links. This shift changes the competitive environment for small businesses. Inste

Author:  M. Alston Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI)—especially large language models (LLMs) and automated text, image, and data tools—is rapidly changing how research is produced, evaluated, and published. This article examines AI’s growing role across the academic research lifecycle and peer review systems, focusing on opportunities (speed, access, error detection) and risks (bias amplification, new forms of misconduct, opacity, and

This article examines the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) tools (such as large language models) in...