YOUR GO-TO INTELLIGENCE RESOURCE FOR THE SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

The International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM) has unveiled a new whitepaper titled "Generative AI in Scholarly Communications: Ethical and Practical Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI in the Publication Process." Serving as a sequel to the earlier "AI Ethics in Scholarly Communication" released in April 2021, this new publication offers invaluable insights and guidelines for stakeholders within the scholarly publishing realm, addressing the expanding role of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies.

The whitepaper delves into the ethical, legal, and practical dimensions of GenAI, recognizing its potential to revolutionize scholarly communications. Covering a spectrum of topics ranging from intellectual property rights to the challenges of upholding integrity in the digital age, the document serves as a comprehensive resource for publishers, authors, reviewers, editorial teams, and vendors.

One of the primary focuses of the white paper is to provide best-practice principles and recommendations for various stakeholders involved in the scholarly publication process. Authors, editorial teams, reviewers, and vendors are guided on how to adopt a responsible and ethical approach when utilizing GenAI tools. The guidelines outlined in the paper aim to ensure the responsible and beneficial integration of Generative AI in scholarly communication, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in the rapidly evolving landscape of academic publishing.

The release of this whitepaper reflects STM's commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and proactively addressing the ethical implications associated with their implementation. As Generative AI continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of scholarly communications, these guidelines provide a timely and essential framework for industry professionals to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by GenAI technologies.

Authors, publishers, researchers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to explore the whitepaper.