Implications and editorial policies of artificial intelligence
Abstract
In this entry of the School of editors section, I present some of the issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research to frame the synthesis and analysis of ten editorial policies on the use of AI: arXiv, Elsevier, Emerald Publishing, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, Oxford University Press, Sage, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis Group, Wiley and World Association of Medical Editors. I address how large language models, such as ChatGPT, have affected the integrity and originality of scientific products, examining issues such as AI training, its use in scientific authoring, the accuracy of AI-generated content, and the impact these technologies are having on scientific research and publishing. Current editorial policies on the use of AI emphasize the need to act with transparency if they are used, in addition to stressing authors’ responsibilities and the ethical and practical limitations of using AI in research. I conclude with a reflection about seeking a balance between the advantages and limitations of AI in order to be able to use it in scientific research and publication without compromising ethics and integrity values in science.
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