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AI cannot be co-authors due to lack of responsibility, argues expert

Dr. Keith Wilson argues that generative artificial intelligence, or LLMs, cannot be considered co-authors of academic papers. He posits that authorship inherently involves taking responsibility for one's work, a capability that current computer systems lack. Therefore, while acknowledging the use of GenAI in academic work is appropriate, its contribution should not be classified as authorship. AI

IMPACT This commentary raises questions about the evolving definition of authorship in academic and creative fields as AI tools become more sophisticated.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from an individual on the nature of AI authorship.

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AI cannot be co-authors due to lack of responsibility, argues expert

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    Being a (co-)author means taking responsibility for, or standing behind, your work. Computer systems are incapable of doing this.* So AI’s cannot* be (co-)autho

    Being a (co-)author means taking responsibility for, or standing behind, your work. Computer systems are incapable of doing this.* So AI’s cannot* be (co-)authors. If that’s right, then while #AI use can and should be acknowledged in academic papers, their contribution isn’t one …