Artificial intelligence (AI) is being discussed everywhere and is increasingly influencing many aspects of our lives, including technology, business and investment, education, and, indeed, scientific publishing.The pace of change can feel overwhelming, yet it is essential that we remain engaged.Despite its many potential benefits, AI also presents risks that could negatively affect our missions and professional endeavors.We must understand how to use AI safely and appropriately while guarding against its potential adverse effects.I wrote an editorial several years ago when the AI phenomenon was just beginning to emerge (1).Three years later, an update is timely, as additionally nuanced guidance has become available from academic publishing advocacy organizations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), of which the Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology (JECT) is a member.The challenges posed by AI in publishing begin with the potential erosion of academic integrity and, in clinical journals, the possible impact on patient safety.AI can also contribute to the publishing equivalent of spam email-large volumes of manuscript submissions that may overwhelm editorial workflows and make it more difficult to identify inappropriate or erroneous content.In addition, AI may be inappropriately used by peer reviewers and editors, further compromising the integrity of the publication process.
Raymond K Wong (Tue,) studied this question.