Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research: first consultation is open

Transparency about the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research articles and other scholarly outputs is an important aspect of research integrity. At present, practices for  how  to disclose AI use vary widely across disciplines, regions, and publication cultures. 

To address this issue, STM has released a report “Recommendations for a Classification of AI Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation” in September 2025. 

Today, we’re announcing an exciting follow-up activity that addresses this issue from a broader perspective through collaboration with key partners in the academic enterprise.

To support a shared understanding of how AI should be disclosed in research, STM is part of a joint harmonisation initiative to work towards a Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research, together with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Science Council (ISC), and the Global Young Academy (GYA) as key partners. This initiative will form the focus track of the World Conference on Research Integrity (3–6 May 2026, Vancouver). 

To ensure that the development of this reporting guideline reflects a broad range of perspectives, STM and the other key partners invite their members to contribute through three consultation rounds — the first round is open now through 28 February 2026: Mapping the needs for AI disclosure, yielding a preferred format.  

To that end, we invite STM members and community to participate in the first consultation round, as it is vital that the format of this standard matches current experiences and expectations of the publishing industry. On behalf of the organising partners, we invite you — as an STM Member Organisation — to participate by taking two actions: 1/ review some preparatory reading and discuss it with colleagues (in the editorial office or beyond) and then 2/ submit a summary of your collective reflections via the form below. 

Access the preparatory questions and reading 

Submit your input here by 28 Feb, 2026

All questions and remarks you may have, can be directed to Bert Seghers via email and/or Hylke Koers via email.  

We appreciate your commitment to this important effort to build a shared, global understanding of AI disclosure in research.