Navigating Generative AI in Academic Writing

In this episode, we explore the growing role of generative AI tools—like ChatGPT—in academic research and writing. While these tools promise increased efficiency, concerns remain around plagiarism, hallucinations, and unreliable references. We discuss how academic publishers are responding, highlight potential pitfalls, and present three legitimate use cases along with four guiding principles for ethical and effective use of AI in scholarly writing.

References of the article:

Cheng, A., Calhoun, A. & Reedy, G. Artificial intelligence-assisted academic writing: recommendations for ethical use. Adv Simul 10, 22 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-025-00350-6