Editorial
Family Medicine Journal Editors Suggest Guiding Principles for AI Use in Publishing
Background: This editorial by editors of family medicine journals provides a unified stance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in family medicine research and publishing.
Editorial Stance: Family medicine journals must address the implications of AI, including ethical considerations, accuracy, and potential for bias. The authors recommend guiding principles for AI use in family medicine publishing, emphasizing:
Full disclosure of AI tool use in research and manuscript preparation
Accountability for content accuracy and originality by authors
Understanding of AI limitations and awareness of bias
Establishing transparent editorial policies to evaluate AI's role in the publication process
The editorial highlights the benefits of AI, such as improving efficiency and accessibility for non-native English speakers, alongside risks like perpetuating bias and generating inaccurate information.
Why It Matters: With AI tools becoming increasingly prevalent in academic publishing, their responsible use is critical to uphold scientific integrity. This editorial calls for unified action across family medicine journals to develop ethical, effective practices for integrating AI into research and publishing.
Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors
Caroline R. Richardson, MD, Editor, et al
Annals of Family Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
