AOM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

• AI tools cannot be listed as an author of a paper.
• AI tools cannot be used as a resource in reviewing a paper.
• Use of AI tools are only allowed to support the following:
  • Spelling
  • Grammar
  • Data Collection/Analysis

For AOM Journal Submissions: Authors must be transparent in disclosing any AI use in the manuscript cover letter and in the article acknowledgements. Effective Immediately.

For AOM Meeting Submissions: Authors must be transparent in disclosing any AI use on the title page (first page) of the uploaded manuscript. Effective with submissions to the 2025 Annual Meeting.

This policy may evolve further as we work with our publishing partners to understand how emerging technologies can help or hinder the process of preparing research for publication. Please visit the AOM.org author resources page for updates and the latest information.

AOM recognizes the value of large language models (LLMs) (e.g., ChatGPT) and generative AI as productivity tools that can assist authors in preparing their article for submission; to generate initial ideas for a structure, or when summarizing, paraphrasing, language polishing etc. However, it is important to note that all language models have limitations and are unable to replicate human creative and critical thinking. Human intervention with these tools is essential to ensure that content presented is accurate and appropriate to the reader. Therefore the AOM requires authors to be aware of the limitations of language models when submitting or reviewing for the AOM.

Guidance for Authors

Authors are required to:

1. Notify AOM of any AI use as part of the manuscript submission process (as outlined above). 
2. Clearly indicate the use of language models in the manuscript cover letter and acknowledgements (for journal submissions) or on the manuscript title page (for Annual Meeting submissions), including which model was used and for what purpose.  
3. Verify the accuracy, validity, and appropriateness of the content and any citations generated by language models and correct any errors or inconsistencies.
4. Provide a list of sources used to generate content and citations, including those generated by language models.  
5. Be conscious of the potential for plagiarism where the LLM may have reproduced substantial text from other sources. Check the original sources to be sure you are not plagiarizing someone else’s work.
6. Acknowledge the limitations of language models in the manuscript, including the potential for bias, errors, and gaps in knowledge.
7. Citations: Authors should cite their AI use as outlined within the Chicago Manual of style. See https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/qanda/data/faq/topics/Documentation/faq0422.html

We will take appropriate corrective action where we identify published articles with undisclosed use of such tools.

Guidance for Editors and Reviewers

Editors and reviewers should evaluate the appropriateness of the use of AI and ensure that the generated content is accurate and valid.

Editors and Reviewers must uphold the confidentiality of the peer review process. Editors must not share information about submitted manuscripts or peer review reports with generative AI or LLMs such as ChatGPT.  Reviewers must not use artificial intelligence tools to generate review reports, including but not limited to ChatGPT.

This policy may evolve further as we work with our publishing partners to understand how emerging technologies can help or hinder the process of preparing research for publication.

Please visit the AOM.org author resources page for updates and the latest information.