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The AI scientist's paper did not just undergo the review process unnoticed; both the AI researchers and the ICLR conference organizers collaborated throughout this process to understand the quality of AI-generated research. Notably, the paper was published in a workshop track rather than the main conference track—a distinction that suggests it might not have met the more stringent criteria set for high-prestige submissions.
Workshop tracks generally allow for broader topics and preliminary findings, while main conference tracks often have a more selective acceptance ratio ranging from 20 to 30%, significantly stricter than workshop acceptance rates, which can reach between 60 and 70%.