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January 29, 2026Science

Leading preprint server clamps down on ‘AI slop’

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To enhance quality control in preprint submissions by requiring endorsements for new authors.
Implemented new endorsement policy for first-time posters on arXiv.
Established criteria for endorsements from recognized authors.
Increased oversight on submissions to improve quality.
Potential reduction in low-quality AI-related research postings.

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First-time posters to arXiv now need an endorsement from an established author

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Nicola Jones (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fbbec1c9540dea80d7b7 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aef8896

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