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Frontiers, a research publisher and open science platform, has responded to the call for information by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy of the Biden-Harris Administration. Frontiers' response highlights the importance of public trust in good science and the role of AI in nurturing that trust.

One of the key aspects of Frontiers' response is the focus on their Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), a tool that verifies the accuracy and integrity of scientific knowledge even before the research paper containing it is reviewed or published. AIRA performs multiple checks per second, including language quality, figure and image integrity, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest. This AI tool provides editors and reviewers with an additional perspective to ensure the scientific integrity of the research papers.

Frontiers emphasizes the need for the widespread sharing of the latest scientific knowledge, particularly when addressing global existential threats such as health emergencies and climate change. They believe that success in tackling these threats requires collaboration, scientific breakthroughs, and the ability to share research at a large scale. By publishing good research at scale and making it globally accessible, the chances of success in managing and reversing these threats can be significantly increased.

While leveraging AI in achieving these goals is already underway, Frontiers highlights the importance of ensuring that AI solutions do not create or perpetuate inequity. They emphasize the need for governance mechanisms and safeguards that promote compliance and mitigate potential disparities. They also stress the importance of efficient and scalable public funding for AI infrastructure and oversight.

Frontiers is committed to achieving the fullest possible access to collective knowledge in a cost-effective and commercially sustainable manner. They believe that a business model underpinned by private sector innovation can support responsible AI efforts, while meeting the public's demand for accountability, transparency, and trust. Frontiers stands ready to support the OSTP and its federal government partners in advancing responsible AI efforts and promoting open science.

As the OSTP shapes the National AI Strategy, the insights and contributions from organizations like Frontiers are crucial in ensuring that AI is harnessed to its fullest potential while upholding the principles of scientific integrity, collaboration, and equity.