AI tools transform academic publishing: Enhancing peer review quality and addressing training challenges
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AI Labs Claimed to Use AI for Studies at ICLR, Sparking Peer Review Concerns
- At this year's ICLR conference, three AI labs claimed to have used AI to generate studies that were accepted to workshops, raising concerns about the peer review process.1
- Critics argue that AI companies are co-opting the peer review process for publicity, with some academics expressing their discontent on social media.1
- 40% of academics spend two to four hours reviewing a single study, highlighting the labor-intensive nature of the peer review process.1
- An analysis indicated that between 6.5% and 16.9% of papers submitted to AI conferences in 2023 likely contained synthetic text, showcasing the prevalence of AI-generated content.1
- Sakana, one of the AI labs, withdrew its ICLR paper before publication to maintain transparency and respect for the conference's conventions.1
- This year's ICLR conference saw AI labs claiming to use AI for studies, raising significant peer review concerns.
- Critics voiced their discontent over AI companies co-opting the peer review process for publicity.
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Background
- The academic publishing industry, valued at $19 billion, is adopting AI tools to enhance the quality of peer-reviewed research and expedite production.1
- Josh Jarrett from Wiley stated that AI tools can help improve research integrity and assist in finding new insights.1
- Wiley's recent survey revealed that more than 60 percent of researchers are hindered from using AI due to a lack of guidelines and training.1
- Springer Nature launched an AI-powered program to automate editorial quality checks and assist peer reviewers.1
- Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, expressed concern that the publishing industry's reliance on AI may indicate inadequate systems to ensure quality.1
- The academic publishing industry, valued at $19 billion, is adopting AI tools to enhance the quality of peer-reviewed research.
- Josh Jarrett from Wiley stated that AI tools can help improve research integrity and assist in finding new insights.
- Wiley's survey revealed that more than 60 percent of researchers are hindered from using AI due to a lack of guidelines and training.