AI Guidelines for Researchers
Below is information summarizing the current policies of leading academic publishers regarding the use of artificial intelligence in academic research and publishing.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of disclosure requirements, use restrictions, and ethical principles established by the central publishers in the field.
The information presented here outlines the varying expectations of different journals, explains how to avoid unintentional violations of publication policy, and encourages you to ensure your research meets the highest professional standards in the age of artificial intelligence.
Note: These policies change frequently. It is recommended to check each publisher’s official website before submitting your article
ACM
ACM prohibits generative AI tools like ChatGPT from being listed as authors, requires full disclosure of AI use in manuscripts, and holds authors responsible for any plagiarized or misrepresented content, including fabricated references.
Disclosure level should be commensurate with the proportion of new text or content generated by AI tools
https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/new-acm-policy-on-authorship
Cambridge
Cambridge launched AI research ethics policies requiring AI use to be declared and clearly explained in publications, prohibiting AI from authorship due to accountability requirements, and mandating that authors remain accountable for accuracy, integrity, and originality. Any use of AI must not breach plagiarism policies
https://www.cambridge.org/news-and-insights/cambridge-launches-ai-research-ethics-policy
Elsevier
Elsevier's policies state that authors should not list AI tools as authors or co-authors, require AI use in the research process to be declared in the methods section, and prohibit the use of generative AI for creating or altering images in submitted manuscripts. The use must be disclosed with appropriate detail in the manuscript
https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals
Oxford
OUP requires authors to receive written permission to deliver AI-created content, states that AI does not qualify as an author and should not undertake primary authorial responsibilities, and requires detailed disclosure of AI use at the earliest stage including tool name, version, manner of use, and validation steps. Authors remain fully accountable for accuracy, integrity, and originality including any AI-created content
https://academic.oup.com/pages/for-authors/books/author-use-of-artificial-intelligence?login=true
Sage
Sage requires authors to inform them of any AI-generated content when submitting, distinguishes between assistive AI tools (which don't require disclosure) and generative AI tools (which must be disclosed), and states that Large Language Models cannot be listed as authors or take responsibility for generated text Sage PublishingSage Publishing. Authors must clearly indicate the use of language models in the manuscript, including which model was used and for what purpose
https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy
https://www.sagepub.com/about/sage-policies/corporate-policies/ai-author-guidelines
Springer Nature
Springer Nature requires that use of an LLM should be properly documented in the Methods section, distinguishes that AI-assisted copy editing does not need to be declared, and prohibits AI-generated images and videos due to unresolved legal copyright and research integrity issues. Peer reviewers are asked not to upload manuscripts into generative AI tools while Springer Nature explores providing safe AI tools.
https://link.springer.com/brands/springer/journal-policies
Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis issued expanded guidance in November 2024 stating that authors remain accountable for originality, validity, and integrity of content, requires disclosure of AI use in the methods or acknowledgments section for journal articles, and prohibits using generative AI to create or modify core research data. Book authors must disclose intent to employ AI tools at the earliest possible stage to editorial contacts for approval
https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/
Wiley
AI guidelines for researchers, editors, and reviewers across disciplines for making informed decisions about AI’s role in research and writing.
We’ve also refreshed our Best Practice guidelines to promote inclusivity in authorship, reinforce the independence of Wiley’s research integrity team, and set clear expectations for professional behaviour.
https://www.wiley.com/en-us/publish/article/ai-guidelines/
https://authorservices.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html