{"id":23763,"date":"2026-05-31T13:28:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T13:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/?p=23763"},"modified":"2026-07-03T07:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:44:50","slug":"how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/","title":{"rendered":"How Universities and Science Ministries May Resist AI Internet-Meritocracy (AIIM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"scien-389238465\" class=\"scien-before-content scien-entity-placement\"><style>\r\n.amazon-support-link {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: baseline;\r\n    gap: 0.3rem;\r\n    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    opacity: 0.72;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.2s 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href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Why_Managers_Who_Publish_Research_May_Resist_Less\" >Why Managers Who Publish Research May Resist Less<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Why_Science_Ministries_May_Resist\" >Why Science Ministries May Resist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Institutional_Inertia\" >Institutional Inertia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#The_Credential_Question\" >The Credential Question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#How_Supporters_of_AIIM_Can_Respond\" >How Supporters of AIIM Can Respond<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Demonstrating_Results\" >Demonstrating Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Independent_Verification\" >Independent Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Transparency\" >Transparency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Gradual_Adoption\" >Gradual Adoption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Collaboration\" >Collaboration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/how-universities-and-science-ministries-may-resist-ai-internet-meritocracy-aiim\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Resistance_to_AIIM_Should_Be_Expected\"><\/span>Why Resistance to AIIM Should Be Expected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any proposal that changes how money, prestige, and authority are distributed is likely to face resistance. AI Internet-Meritocracy (AIIM) proposes a significant shift: funding and rewards would be allocated based more directly on measurable contributions and less through traditional institutional hierarchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of this, resistance would not necessarily arise from bad intentions. In many cases, it would result from existing incentives, risk aversion, and concerns about losing authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary areas of struggle are likely to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government science ministries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National research councils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant administration bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific publishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional academic bureaucracies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_University_Managers_May_Resist\"><\/span>Why University Managers May Resist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University managers often operate within systems where authority is tied to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Control over hiring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control over promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control over grant distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control over academic credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control over institutional reputation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AIIM potentially reduces the importance of these traditional gatekeeping functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A manager whose authority depends on evaluating researchers may perceive a system of automated, evidence-based evaluation as reducing the value of administrative oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common concerns may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loss of institutional influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced control over funding decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced importance of academic credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of algorithmic errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerns about accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Managers_Who_Publish_Research_May_Resist_Less\"><\/span>Why Managers Who Publish Research May Resist Less<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managers who remain active researchers may be more open to AIIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such individuals often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the difficulties of obtaining recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience peer-review limitations directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See inefficiencies in grant systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate ideas based on technical merit rather than administrative procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they participate in both research and management, they may perceive AIIM as a tool that complements scientific work rather than merely challenging institutional authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, even research-active managers may remain cautious if they believe AIIM threatens established quality-control mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Science_Ministries_May_Resist\"><\/span>Why Science Ministries May Resist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Science ministries are responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National research priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget allocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory oversight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability to taxpayers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From their perspective, AIIM introduces several questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who controls the algorithms?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are evaluation criteria determined?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are mistakes corrected?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How is fraud prevented?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can political accountability be maintained?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A ministry may view AIIM not only as a technological proposal but also as a governance proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, resistance may occur through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requests for additional studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long evaluation periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilot-program requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demands for extensive validation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These responses are often presented as risk management rather than outright opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Inertia\"><\/span>Institutional Inertia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many organizations resist change simply because change is expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Existing systems already have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing legal frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing performance metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if AIIM were objectively superior, transitioning to a new model could require years of organizational adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Institutional inertia is often a stronger obstacle than ideological disagreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Credential_Question\"><\/span>The Credential Question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most sensitive issues is the relationship between credentials and demonstrated achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional academic systems place substantial emphasis on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional affiliations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AIIM emphasizes measurable contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a natural tension because many institutions have invested heavily in credential-based evaluation systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Supporters_of_AIIM_Can_Respond\"><\/span>How Supporters of AIIM Can Respond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters generally have the greatest chance of success when they focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demonstrating_Results\"><\/span>Demonstrating Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concrete successes are usually more persuasive than theoretical arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Independent_Verification\"><\/span>Independent Verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims should be tested and verified by multiple independent parties whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transparency\"><\/span>Transparency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluation methods should be publicly understandable and auditable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gradual_Adoption\"><\/span>Gradual Adoption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pilot projects are often easier for institutions to accept than complete replacement of existing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaboration\"><\/span>Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with universities and ministries may be more effective than framing them as adversaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main battleground for AI Internet-Meritocracy is likely to be the interface between new merit-based evaluation systems and existing scientific institutions, particularly universities and science ministries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resistance should be expected because AIIM challenges established mechanisms for distributing funding, prestige, and authority. Managers who remain active researchers may be somewhat more receptive, but institutional incentives will continue to create significant barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, the long-term success of AIIM will depend less on criticism of existing institutions and more on demonstrating that alternative systems can allocate resources fairly, transparently, and effectively while maintaining scientific quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"scien-271396332\" class=\"scien-after-content scien-entity-placement\"><section>\r\n\r\n<h2>Support Independent Science<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Supporting independent science is not only a matter of fairness to researchers whose expertise and work are often underfunded. It is also essential for addressing <a href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/ru\/who-are-science-marketers\/\">systemic failures in scientific publishing<\/a> that delay discoveries and leave important results unnoticed. 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