Resisting AI slop

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Source: Science Magazine

Original: https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee8267?af=R...

Published: 2026-01-01T07:00:11Z

The journal Science allows the use of large language models for text editing for better understanding and collection of references without mandatory attribution, but manuscript text design requires a declaration and AI image generation is not permitted.[1] Of the 2,680 articles published in Science between 2021 and 2024, 69 percent shared data.[1] To improve transparency, the journal introduces the DataSeer reproducibility checklist, tested in a pilot program in 2025, which uses natural language processing to scan articles and generate a pre-filled form.[1] Authors must confirm entries and edit as necessary.[1] AI helps detect bugs, missing code, or raw data, but requires more human effort to evaluate outputs.[1] Increased vigilance against the corruption of literature strengthens the pursuit of truth through thorough human editing and correction.[1]