Preprint server arXiv will ban submitters of AI-generated hallucinations
Summary
The arXiv preprint server, used by scientists to share early research papers, will ban authors who submit AI-generated content that breaks their rules for one year. After the ban, any new papers from these authors must go through formal peer review before being posted on arXiv.Key Facts
- arXiv is a preprint server for fields like physics and astronomy, where scientists share early research papers.
- AI-generated content sometimes contains errors, fake citations, or misleading information.
- arXiv now has a policy to punish authors who submit problematic AI-generated content.
- If a submission breaks the rules, all listed authors get a one-year ban from submitting papers.
- After the ban, new submissions from those authors will only be accepted if already peer-reviewed by a journal.
- Authors are responsible for all content on their papers, even if AI tools were used.
- The policy aims to keep research shared on arXiv clear, accurate, and properly prepared.
- arXiv has an appeals process if authors want to challenge a punishment.
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