IEEE AI Guidelines

Policy Summary

IEEE requires that any AI-generated content used in a submitted article be disclosed in the acknowledgments, including identification of the AI system used, the specific sections containing AI-generated content, and a brief description of the level of AI use. However, IEEE states that using AI for editing and grammar enhancement is generally outside the intent of this disclosure policy; in such cases, disclosure is recommended but not required. Authors should always double check any AI-generated results.

Evidence

• The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to an IEEE publication. The use of AI systems for editing and grammar enhancement is common practice and, as such, is generally outside the intent of the above policy. In this case, disclosure as noted above is recommended. If using an AI system for editing and grammar, exclude the reference section; otherwise, the tool may make unwanted changes. Always double check AI-generated results.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/
• https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/

Policy Summary

When an article submitted to an IEEE publication includes AI-generated text, that use shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section. The disclosure shall identify the AI system used, specify which sections contain AI-generated content, and include a brief explanation of the level of AI involvement. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their articles.

Evidence

• The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to an IEEE publication. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their articles, including any AI-generated text.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/

Policy Summary

IEEE does not provide a translation-specific policy for manuscripts. However, when authors use AI or AI-assisted tools to generate or assist with any part of the submitted content, including editing activities that may encompass translation, this use must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section. The acknowledgements must clearly identify the sections using AI-generated content, and the authors are responsible for the accuracy and originality of the paper.

Evidence

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools for the purpose of generating or assisting with the generation of any part of the submitted content in a paper must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section. The sections of the paper that use AI-generated text must be clearly identified in the acknowledgements. The author(s) are responsible for the accuracy and originality of their paper, including any AI-generated text.

Source

• https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/

Policy Summary

When artificial intelligence is used to generate text in an article, including any text that appears in figures and tables, this use shall be disclosed in the acknowledgements section for papers submitted to an IEEE publication. The disclosure shall identify the AI system used and provide a clear explanation of how the AI system was used. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for all content in their articles.

Evidence

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated text in an article (including figures and tables) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgements section of any paper submitted to an IEEE publication. The AI system used shall be identified, and a clear explanation of how the AI system was used shall be provided. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their articles, including any AI-generated text.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/

Policy Summary

When an article submitted to an IEEE publication includes figures or images generated by an AI system, this use shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section. The disclosure shall identify the AI system used and specify which sections of the article contain AI-generated content, with a brief explanation of the level of AI involvement. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their articles.

Evidence

• The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to an IEEE publication. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/

Policy Summary

IEEE permits authors to use AI tools to create, refine, or edit photos, images, and other figures, provided the author can supply evidence of the original sources and explain how the final figures were generated. Authors must disclose any AI use for generating or editing figures in the acknowledgements section. IEEE prohibits using AI to generate or enhance video submissions. The policy does not specify human review requirements for this classification.

Evidence

• The use of an AI tool to create, refine, or edit photos, images, or other figures is permitted, provided that the author can provide evidence of all original sources and how the final figures were generated. Furthermore, the use of AI tools to generate or edit figures must be disclosed in the acknowledgement section of the paper. IEEE prohibits the use of AI to generate or enhance video submissions. This is to ensure that authors have appropriate permissions for any video footage they submit and prevents copyright-related issues from arising. Authors are fully responsible for the originality, validity, and integrity of the content of their submissions, including any AI-generated text.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/

Policy Summary

IEEE requires that any use of AI-generated content, including code, be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of articles submitted to an IEEE publication. The disclosure shall identify the AI system used and specify the sections containing AI-generated content, along with a brief explanation of the level at which the AI system was used. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for all content in their articles.

Evidence

• The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to an IEEE publication. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/

Policy Summary

IEEE does not provide a specific rule about using AI to assist with gathering references. However, IEEE's author-ethics guidance states that human authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for all content in their articles, including ensuring referenced material is properly and accurately cited. Articles must be reviewed and edited by the human authors.

Evidence

• Authors are responsible for the compressed knowledge that is distilled into the language and text of their papers. This includes ensuring that all referenced material is properly cited, so that the contributions of others are properly credited. Articles must be reviewed and edited by the human authors, who are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their articles, including any AI-generated text.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/

Policy Summary

IEEE requires authors to disclose in their paper how any AI tool was used when AI is involved in the collection and analysis of data. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for all content in their articles. Presenting AI-generated data or results as though they came from non-machine sources, or otherwise misrepresenting data or results, is unethical under IEEE's prohibition on fabrication, falsification, and misrepresentation.

Evidence

• Authors who use AI tools in the writing of a manuscript, production of images or graphical elements of the paper, or in the collection and analysis of data, must be transparent in disclosing in the paper how the AI tool was used. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their articles, including any AI-generated text. Fabrication, falsification, and misrepresentation of data or results are unethical.

Source

• https://open.ieee.org/author-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-generated-text/
• https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/IEEE-Author-Ethics-Guidelines.pdf