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Academics propose banning AI in peer review, citing inefficiency

The academic publishing community is grappling with the rise of AI, with calls to ban its use in peer review. One proposal suggests rejecting papers that fail to disclose AI use and retracting those where AI-generated content is discovered post-publication. Concerns are mounting that AI is increasing inefficiency and eroding trust within the review process, forcing reviewers to verify every citation. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about AI's impact on academic integrity and efficiency, potentially leading to new publishing policies.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains opinions and proposals regarding AI in academic publishing, not a direct event or release.

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Academics propose banning AI in peer review, citing inefficiency

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    On # AI and publishing: Ban AI in reviewing! In paper: if AI is undisclosed: Reject. If AI is detected after publication: Retract. Anecdote: Reviewer finds a no

    On # AI and publishing: Ban AI in reviewing! In paper: if AI is undisclosed: Reject. If AI is detected after publication: Retract. Anecdote: Reviewer finds a non-existing reference to their "work": Reject! General feeling: AI is increasing the amount of work! AI is making everyth…