"Artificial intelligence (AI) writing platforms are profoundly changing how researchers prepare manuscripts for submission, offering nuanced advice on argumentation, logical coherence and alignment with journal standards."
"This has led to debate about how AI should be used and declared in academic writing (see Nature 641, 574-578; 2025)."
"One potential benefit is that, as barriers to editing fall, researchers might find fewer incentives to publish in predatory journals - those that charge fees to publish articles but skip quality checks."
AI writing platforms are altering manuscript preparation by offering nuanced advice on argumentation, logical coherence and alignment with journal standards. Adoption of these tools has prompted debate about appropriate use and the need to declare AI assistance in manuscripts. Reduced barriers to editing may lower researchers' incentives to publish in predatory journals that charge publication fees while skipping quality checks. Changes in author behaviour and editorial practices could follow, prompting journals, institutions and funders to update policies and disclosure requirements. The balance between increased accessibility to editing and maintaining rigorous peer review and research integrity will shape future scholarly communication.
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