I Made a Journal for AI-Generated Papers
César Hidalgo has launched a journal specifically for AI-generated papers, aiming to address the growing use of AI in research. The initiative seeks to bring transparency to a field where AI-generated content is often mixed with human-generated work. Hidalgo believes that this journal could help rethink research institutions and their rules in the context of AI advancements.
- ▪The journal is called JAIGP and aims to provide a dedicated venue for AI-generated research.
- ▪Hidalgo emphasizes the importance of transparency in the use of AI in academic work.
- ▪The journal allows community members to vote on its rules, promoting an iterative approach to institutional design.
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May 26, 2026 Cesar Hidalgo Why I Made a Journal for AI-Generated Papers May 26, 2026 Cesar Hidalgo By César A. Hidalgo Announcing a Journal for AI-Generated Papers (jaigp.org) was a bold move. Some loved it. Others thought it was a joke. But as the one building the journal, I should explain why.First, let’s start with what may be the most obvious reason. The use of AI in research is growing, but as a “dark” activity. Scholars are using AI more often and hallucinated references in legit outlets are becoming easier to find.Yet, this use of AI is not happening in the open. It is a “dark” activity in which AI-generated content is mixed with content generated by humans.
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