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Comparing the Efficacy and Efficiency of Human and Generative AI: Qualitative Thematic Analyses

Comparing the Efficacy and Efficiency of Human and Generative AI: Qualitative Thematic Analyses

Comparing the Efficacy and Efficiency of Human and Generative AI: Qualitative Thematic Analyses

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Maximo R Prescott1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Samantha Yeager1 Author Orcid Image ;   Lillian Ham1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Carlos D Rivera Saldana1, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Vanessa Serrano1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Joey Narez1 Author Orcid Image ;   Dafna Paltin1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jorge Delgado1 Author Orcid Image ;   David J Moore1, 4 Author Orcid Image ;   Jessica Montoya1, 4 Author Orcid Image
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