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AAAI Conference submissions surge past 32,000, prompting calls for transparency

The number of submissions for the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence has reached over 32,000 with a day remaining before the deadline. This surge in submissions raises questions about the future trajectory of AI research and publication. There is a call for greater transparency in the review process, including making information about withdrawn and rejected papers publicly available to ensure accountability. AI

IMPACT The increasing volume of AI research submissions suggests a growing field, potentially leading to more specialized sub-fields and a greater need for efficient review processes.

RANK_REASON The item discusses submission numbers for an academic conference, indicating a trend in research output. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AAAI Conference submissions surge past 32,000, prompting calls for transparency

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  1. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Fantastic-Nerve-4056 ·

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    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Recently submitted my abstract and the submission number is 32xxx. With still a day to go, I just wonder where are we heading. </p> <p>Hope these conferences at least start making the reviews and names public for the withdrawn/rejected papers. So…