This is a brief synthesis of the position of some well-known ophthalmology journals presented by ChatGPT.
Prompted, overseen, and edited by Eduardo Mayorga, MD.
What is the position of the major ophthalmology journals regarding using artificial intelligence in academic work?
ChatGPT said:
Major ophthalmology journals have established policies regarding using artificial intelligence (AI) in academic work, focusing on authorship and manuscript preparation. A study reviewing 84 PubMed-indexed ophthalmology journals found that 63.1% had policies addressing AI usage in manuscript generation. Notably, journals indexed in MEDLINE were more likely to have such policies compared to non-MEDLINE-indexed journals. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
For example, the journal Ophthalmology, published by Elsevier, explicitly states that AI programs cannot be granted co-authorship and should be transparently reported when used in manuscript preparation. Similarly, The Open Ophthalmology Journal aligns with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, emphasizing that AI tools cannot meet authorship criteria as they cannot take responsibility for the submitted work. The journal requires authors to disclose any significant use of AI tools in their work and to take full responsibility for the content generated. openophthalmologyjournal.com
These policies are consistent with broader editorial guidelines, such as those from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which preclude the inclusion of nonhuman AI tools as authors and require transparent reporting of their use in manuscript preparation. JAMA Network
In summary, while the acceptance of AI tools in manuscript preparation varies among ophthalmology journals, many have implemented policies requiring transparency in AI usage and clarifying that AI cannot be credited as an author.
You said:
Please give me references with their links
ChatGPT said:
Major ophthalmology journals have established policies regarding using artificial intelligence (AI) in academic work, mainly focusing on authorship and manuscript preparation. Here are some key references:
Do Ophthalmology Journals Have AI Policies for Manuscript Writing?
This study reviewed 84 PubMed-indexed ophthalmology journals and found that 63.1% had policies addressing AI usage in manuscript generation. Notably, journals indexed in MEDLINE were more likely to have such policies than non-MEDLINE-indexed journals. American Journal of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Journals' Guidelines on Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive Analysis
This analysis of 140 ophthalmology journals revealed that 69% provided explicit guidelines on using generative AI (GAI). Nearly all these journals agreed on key points: AI cannot be credited as an author, human authors are responsible for AI-generated content, and any use of AI must be disclosed. American Journal of Ophthalmology
The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence Authorship in Ophthalmology
The journal Ophthalmology, published by Elsevier, has established a policy stating that AI programs will not be granted co-authorship, should be used only to improve the clarity of writing, and any use of AI programs such as chatbots should be acknowledged.
Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines of Ophthalmology Journals
This cross-sectional study investigates the current landscape of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) guidelines across ophthalmology journals. JAMA Ophthalmology
These references provide detailed insights into the current positions of major ophthalmology journals on the use of AI in academic work.