AI has become an integral part of how research is shared and improved—supporting everything from editorial workflows to personalized discovery. It supports:
Such integration enables better access to knowledge and streamlines the dissemination of trustworthy research. (Source: AI Ethics in Scholarly Communication).
Our members have long pioneered the responsible use of AI, applying it to content creation, workflow optimization, and the development of innovative tools.
To fulfill its promise, AI must be used responsibly and in alignment with the ethos of science. STM advocates for:
Source: AI Ethics In Scholarly Communication
Also reference: Recommendations for a Classification of AI Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation
Despite all the potential gains, AI could also negatively affect knowledge production and dissemination in the research ecosystem if not handled carefully – and exacerbate an already pervasive blur between fact and fiction.
AI’s capabilities can amplify misinformation, especially when used without proper guardrails. The “hallucination” problem—where AI generates false or misleading content—poses a threat to scientific credibility and public trust.
Much like the spread of fake news through social media, scientific misinformation could erode societal trust in research and decision-making. Responsible stewardship is vital to counter these risks.
Society and policy-makers need to be able to trust scientific information to make evidence-based decisions, and researchers need to be able to drive innovation and discoveries that are so central to competitiveness and other societal benefits.
Recognizing the dual nature of AI, STM is leading initiatives that use AI to protect research integrity. The STM Integrity Hub exemplifies this approach, offering:
This balanced approach ensures AI supports—not replaces—the essential work of human reviewers and editors.
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