New guidelines aim to help authors address ethical, practical, and technical questions regarding AI use
LONDON-Wiley (NYSE: WLY), one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, released a set of guidelines on the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in authorship this week at the London Book Fair. In the new guidelines and accompanying FAQs, Wiley provides suggestions to authors on how to utilize AI tools in their manuscript preparation while preserving the author's authentic voice and expertise, maintaining reliable, trusted, and accurate content, safeguarding intellectual property and privacy, and meeting ethics and integrity best practices.
The guidelines respond directly to broad demand for publisher guidance in utilizing AI, requested by around 70% of researchers in Wiley's recent ExplanAItions study, and were informed by extensive interviews with authors, editorial staff and AI experts.
"Writers and researchers are already using AI tools, whether publishers like it or not," said Jay Flynn, Wiley EVP & General Manager, Research & Learning. "At Wiley, we'd rather embrace this shift than fight it. Our recent study shows these technologies will be everywhere within two years, and we want our authors to use them confidently while adhering to the strictest standards of quality and ethics. That's why we've created straightforward guidelines that cut through the hype and help people do their best work while using these new tools."
Wiley's AI guidelines provide insights for authorship based on needs identified through interviews with nonfiction, academic and business book authors. They are accompanied by FAQs that address the following:
- Where to start for those new to AI, including development of effective prompts;
- How to compare and analyze different AI tools, including for accuracy, privacy, and intellectual property; and
- How to track and disclose AI usage in published works.
Wiley will follow up with an additional set of FAQs specific to researchers' needs in the coming months.
Wiley has taken a proactive approach to the development and integration of AI into research and publishing. Earlier this week, the publisher announced a new partnership that will provide access to a curated collection of earth science research materials to help enhance the training and capabilities of the European Space Agency's Earth Virtual Expert (EVE).
Wiley is committed to the responsible use of AI and has officially established core principles-focusing on the importance of human oversight, transparency, fairness, and appropriate governance-upon which its journey is grounded. Wiley is actively pursuing AI opportunities but also thoughtfully managing the risks.
The new AI guidelines for authors can be found on the Wiley website.
