The growth in research publications has increased the demand for peer reviews, placing pressure on the academic community. In 2023 alone, MDPI processed over 1.5 million peer-review reports for 290,000 published articles. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications revolutionised content generation and introduced powerful tools for the scientific community. However, alongside these advancements come challenges, such as the misuse of AI to generate fraudulent content, posing new hurdles for publishers. Legitimate questions about the value of the written word are raised. This session will explore how AI is transforming the peer review process, enhancing both speed and efficiency while identifying suitable reviewers for each manuscript. Beyond peer review, AI solutions are unlocking a wide range of applications, including content analysis and ethical checks. Our tools for reviewer matching and ethical checks exemplify how AI is being deployed to support editors, reviewers, and authors in maintaining scholarly publishing integrity and quality.