Authorship in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools are not new to the scholarly publishing community, but recent, compelling technologies like ChatGPT and DALL-E are rapidly transforming the processes and methods used by authors in the manuscript preparation and presentation stages of their research workflows. In this session, we will hear from an expert panel convened to discuss and debate the current trends surrounding AI applications positioned to support researchers in the writing and presentation of their work. Panelists will present cutting edge AI use cases bringing new workflows and insights to the authorship process—e.g., AI to reduce language barriers, data scraping, and reference accuracy. This session will highlight guidelines that are in place to help authors and reviewers—as well as editors, publishers, and readers—correctly source and cite AI tools in their manuscripts. Learn from this expert panel as they take a closer look at specific tools being deployed today, their uses, and their limitations.

SESSION 4

Publication Date

2023 | October

New Directions 2023 | Navigating the Shifting Sands

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We are living through a time of accelerating change and transformation, where the landscape of scholarly publishing is undergoing tectonic shifts in how we operate, how we communicate, and where we add value to the research and learning lifecycles. Like all organizations dedicated to the business of information and data, content and service providers in our industry are experiencing challenges brought on by open access mandates, ongoing institutional budget crises, technological revolutions, and more. The 2023 New Directions Seminar will focus on how those working in scholarly communications manage commercial and cultural disruptions. Where are the sands shifting most dramatically? How are content and service providers responding to these disruptions? What are the priorities and what is being left behind? What tools and methods do we need to successfully weather these disruptive changes? Framework Viewed through the lens of a typical research workflow, we can observe disruptions and systemic changes underway at every step along the journey. The 2023 New Directions seminar will be designed to address where and how the “sands” are shifting at each junction of the scholarly communications lifecycle. Sessions will address topics from how changing funder mandates and AI tools are impacting researcher practices to open peer review, data sharing, and more. We hope to close the session with a change management workshop-style session designed to support resiliency in publishing professionals.

Ashish Uppala

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Chief Technology Officer, scite.ai

Ashish is the CTO of scite.ai. In a previous life, he was a research fellow at the National Cancer Institute before he got cold feet from pursuing an MD / PhD. He spent years developing his craft, both as a consultant for various early stage startups and as an engineer in numerous industries. Research is still close to his heart, and he loves being able to combine his skills to improve how we improve the institution of research everyday.

Chirag Jay Patel

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Head of Sales, R Discovery Content Partnerships, and UNSDG lead, Cactus Communications

Jay is a sales professional with a passion for leveraging AI technology to solve key business challenges in publishing, academia, and life sciences. With a strong commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education, Jay is dedicated to expanding the reach of science and research, making it more engaging and accessible, particularly in the Global South. As the Head of Sales (Americas) at Cactus Global, Jay plays a vital role in making CACTUS's technology solutions accessible to publishers, societies, and research institutes in the region. He aims to drive impact, attract new clients, and ultimately contribute to the achievement of SDG 4 by ensuring quality education is accessible to all.