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Yinqi Bai1, Clayton W Kosonocky2, James Z Wang3
1BGI-Research, Sanya 572025, China.
Abstract:
Scientific writing is an essential skill for researchers to publish their work in respected peer-reviewed journals. While using AI-assisted tools can help researchers with spelling checks, grammar corrections, and even rephrasing of paragraphs to improve the language and meet journal standards, unethical use of these tools may raise research integrity concerns during this process. In this piece, three Patterns authors share their thoughts on three questions: how do you use AI tools ethically during manuscript writing? What benefits and risks do you believe AI tools will bring to scientific writing? Do you have any recommendations for better policies regulating AI tools' use in scientific writing?
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