Assessing GPT-4’s role as a co-collaborator in scientific research: a case study analyzing Einstein’s special theory of relativity

Abstract This paper investigates GPT-4’s role as a research partner, particularly its ability to scrutinize complex theories like Einstein’s Special Relativity Theory (SRT). advanced capabilities prove invaluable in scenarios where human expertise might be limited. Despite initial biases, an inclination uphold theory, and certain mathematical limitations, GPT-4 validated inconsistency within the SRT equations, leading questioning of theory's overall validity. contributed significantly honing analytical approach expanding constraints. explores strengths challenges associated with use scientific research, strong emphasis on need for vigilance concerning potential biases limitations large language models. The further introduces categorization framework AI collaborations, specific guidelines optimal interaction models GPT-4. Future endeavors should focus augmenting these models’ precision, trustworthiness, impartiality, or contentious domains.