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This seems to be a general problem of all open submissions in the age of AI. Job applications, story pitches, now grant applications, everyone is overwhelmed.

• morkalork 1y ago
  Thinking about Hollywood here since they faced the massive imbalance between relatively few people making movies and a near infinite number of people submitting pitches and screenplays early on in their history: The solution is gatekeepers, personal networks and flat out rejecting anything submitted by an outsider.
  • emseetech 1y ago
    Right, friction is required even if it’s artificial. Which was not the future we were promised but it’s the only way that seems viable. The Hollywood system has serious flaws but at least it’s manageable. Bringing back in-person pitches, applications and presentations would go a long way though.
  • pcrh 1y ago
    An interesting angle in the report above is that the organization pro-actively approached researchers identified by their AI. This is quite different from screening the numerous candidates who present themselves. Perhaps more similar to "talent scouts"?
    • morkalork 1y ago
      A modern take on it for sure. Also a bit like a popular author being approached to adapt their works as well.