Special Feature: AI in Peer Review
Conference Context:
At the 2025 Open Science Conference in Hamburg, A2P presented an interactive session titled “AI in Peer Review: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Pathways”. The conference focused on the intersection of AI and Open Science, exploring both the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI tools into research workflows.
Key Takeaways:
AI can streamline reviewer workloads, identify overlooked areas, and provide concise summaries to aid manual review.
Responsible AI use supports under-resourced editorial teams and may reduce human bias in peer review.
AI is not yet mature for fully autonomous editorial decisions due to ethical, social, and political considerations.
Human cognitive skills remain essential — AI should complement, not replace, human judgment.
Defining quality criteria and applying AI responsibly (e.g., for bibliographies or reviewer identification) ensures fairness and transparency.
Practical Reflection:
Using AI thoughtfully transforms peer review into a more inclusive, efficient, and equitable process while keeping human expertise at the center — a principle aligned with Open Science values.
Podcast of the Week: Open Access, Translations and Publishing
Guest: Zoë Mullan, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Global Health
Overview:
As we approach Open Access Week, it is the perfect time to revisit this insightful conversation with guest Zoë Mullan and host Dr. Jo Havemann. They explore how open access and multilingual publishing are shaping a more inclusive global research landscape, ensuring that diverse voices and languages gain visibility in the scientific community. She further shares her journey in scientific publishing, including her work supporting bilingual research submissions and encouraging inclusivity in global health research.
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