Ethical and responsive use of artificial intelligence in academic writing and publishing

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from novelty to a mainstream driving force in academic writing and scholarly publishing. These tools have become more conveniently accessed and utilized by scholars.1 AI is now directly used in generating text, synthesizing literature, refining grammar, and even proposing novel research directions. These capabilities offer extraordinary opportunities for enhancing productivity, broadening access, and supporting multilingual scholarship.

As academic communities use AI-driven tools, questions of integrity, transparency, and authorship demand urgent attention.3 Who is the true author when machine-generated text enters the scholarly record? How do we safeguard originality and critical thinking in an era of algorithmic assistance? And what standards should guide the responsible use of AI across diverse academic writing and publishing?