The calculator analogy: Epistemic virtues for using LLMs.

Voinea C, Mann SP, Savulescu J, Earp BD

DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103198
Published: 2026 Apr
Container: Technology in society
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@article{allodium:10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103198,
  title = {The calculator analogy: Epistemic virtues for using LLMs.},
  author = {Voinea C and Mann SP and Savulescu J and Earp BD},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Technology in society},
  doi = {10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103198},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103198}
}

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C, V., SP, M., J, S., & BD, E. (2026). The calculator analogy: Epistemic virtues for using LLMs.. Technology in society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103198

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