Navigating the AI Frontier: Developing Robust Governance Policies for Publishers, Authors, and Reviewers

Duration: 1 hr 5 mins
Publication Date: May 2025

About the session

This session will delve into the transformative impact of AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) on scholarly publishing, with a particular focus on enhancing search output and discovery. We will analyze the challenges and advantages these technologies present to traditional publisher websites. By highlighting real-world case studies, the session will showcase insights from publishers who have successfully integrated AI into their operations, including the development of effective governance policies. Our panelists will candidly share their experiences—discussing the obstacles they encountered, the innovative solutions they implemented, and the resulting effects of their policies on various stakeholders within the scholarly publishing ecosystem.

Collection

Annual Meeting (2025)

Speakers

Head of Sales, Americas, Cactus Communications

Chirag “Jay” Patel is a business development professional with Cactus Global and specializes in working with publishers and professional societies on the implementation of AI solutions. He wants to improve the user experience by utilizing AI to better classify content, make content easier to discover and find, build custom content collections, simplify access, and personalize the content. He also leads the SDG initiative at CACTUS, which is a signatory of the SDG Publishers Compact. Before joining CACTUS he advised various startups developing solutions for advertising, virtual conferences, producing video content, and journal publishing. When he is not working on AI solutions, he likes to goof around with his kids, read, listen to a podcast, spend time in the garden, or go for a walk.
Director of Digital Experience, American Institute of Physics

Paul Guinnessy serves as the Director of Digital Experience at the American Institute of Physics (AIP), where he drives the strategic evolution of the Digital Experience Platform (DXP). His role encompasses setting a vision for a cutting-edge audience engagement platform, ensuring that it aligns with AIP's organizational goals. Paul oversees the critical components of the DXP, while leading a dedicated digital team focused on best practices in user experience and data management. His responsibilities include fostering cross-functional collaboration to support digital initiatives and utilizing audience insights to enhance user engagement. With a commitment to quality assurance and data governance, he implements standards that promote operational efficiency and maintain user trust. He also manages vendor relationships and guides the technical oversight of the DXP, ensuring the integration of innovative digital solutions. A former scientist and journalist, lately he's figured out he spent way too much on ebooks last year.
Director, Electronic Publishing & Product Development, American College of Physicians

Chris Rudyj is the Director of Electronic Publishing & Product Development at the American College of Physicians. At ACP Chris is responsible for the development, production, and launch of new and enhanced publication features and services as well as overseeing the Annals of Internal Medicine’s electronic publication operations. Previously, she was Associate Director of Digital Product Management for Health Affairs where she held other publishing and technology-oriented roles during her time there. Chris enjoys learning and talking about the latest developments in technology and its practical as well as creative uses. Prior to transitioning to a career in scholarly publishing, Chris worked in the legal industry for almost 20 years, focusing on marketing and business development, and spearheaded several marketing technology and website projects. In her spare time, Chris is a violinist in the Reston Community Orchestra, one of DC metro’s community orchestras.
Vice President, Publishing, American College of Physicians

Todd Ware has been working in book and journal publications for over 30 years. Working in product engineering, production, support and publishing management roles has given me a broad spectrum of knowledge and understanding of the industry. Project management, journal/book workflow Production, XML conversion, imaging, electronic delivery methods, archiving, AI, and content management are all areas I have worked as the industry grew and evolved. I have been an integral part of that evolution and I am excited to be a part of the continuous changes for the future.