Implications for peer review, research quality and the allocation of funding
According to the panel's observations, the number of manuscripts submitted to scholarly journals in mathematics has increased significantly in recent months. The panel considers the use of artificial intelligence to be the most likely explanation for this increase. AI makes it possible to produce research articles faster than before.
The statement raises concerns about the growing burden on peer review and the possibility that the quality of AI-generated research may not be adequately checked. The panel also draws attention to the potential impact of AI-generated research on the allocation of research funding.
Although the observations concern mathematics, the panel believes they may signal broader changes in scholarly publishing.
Publication Forum panel concerned about the impact of AI on scholarly publishing