Guardado en:
| Autor principal: | |
|---|---|
| Formato: | Preprint |
| Publicado: |
2026
|
| Materias: | |
| Acceso en línea: | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.16159 |
| Etiquetas: |
Agregar Etiqueta
Sin Etiquetas, Sea el primero en etiquetar este registro!
|
| _version_ | 1866918393373786112 |
|---|---|
| author | Chen, Davie |
| author_facet | Chen, Davie |
| contents | The rapid advancement of generative AI has introduced a new class of tools capable of producing publication-quality scientific figures, graphical abstracts, and data visualizations. However, academic publishers have responded with inconsistent and often ambiguous policies regarding AI-generated imagery. This paper surveys the current stance of major journals and publishers -- including Nature, Science, Cell Press, Elsevier, and PLOS -- on the use of AI-generated figures. We identify key concerns raised by publishers, including reproducibility, authorship attribution, and potential for visual misinformation. Drawing on practical examples from tools such as SciDraw, an AI-powered platform designed specifically for scientific illustration, we propose a set of best-practice guidelines for researchers seeking to use AI figure-generation tools in a compliant and transparent manner. Our findings suggest that, with appropriate disclosure and quality control, AI-generated figures can meaningfully accelerate scientific communication without compromising integrity. |
| format | Preprint |
| id |
arxiv_https___arxiv_org_abs_2603_16159 |
| institution | arXiv |
| publishDate | 2026 |
| record_format | arxiv |
| spellingShingle | AI-Generated Figures in Academic Publishing: Policies, Tools, and Practical Guidelines Chen, Davie Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Computers and Society The rapid advancement of generative AI has introduced a new class of tools capable of producing publication-quality scientific figures, graphical abstracts, and data visualizations. However, academic publishers have responded with inconsistent and often ambiguous policies regarding AI-generated imagery. This paper surveys the current stance of major journals and publishers -- including Nature, Science, Cell Press, Elsevier, and PLOS -- on the use of AI-generated figures. We identify key concerns raised by publishers, including reproducibility, authorship attribution, and potential for visual misinformation. Drawing on practical examples from tools such as SciDraw, an AI-powered platform designed specifically for scientific illustration, we propose a set of best-practice guidelines for researchers seeking to use AI figure-generation tools in a compliant and transparent manner. Our findings suggest that, with appropriate disclosure and quality control, AI-generated figures can meaningfully accelerate scientific communication without compromising integrity. |
| title | AI-Generated Figures in Academic Publishing: Policies, Tools, and Practical Guidelines |
| topic | Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Computers and Society |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.16159 |