Oxford University Press (OUP) takes a cautious and controlled approach to the use of artificial intelligence in academic publishing. AI-generated content is only allowed with prior written approval, and authors must remain fully accountable for their work. OUP places strong emphasis on ethical standards, transparency, and ownership rights.
1. AI-Generated Content
Authors must request and receive written permission from OUP before submitting any content that has been generated or significantly influenced by AI, including: Text, data analysis, graphs, charts, images
Without written approval, such content is not permitted for submission.
2. Disclosure & Rights Protection
AI-generated content cannot be included unless explicitly approved in advance.
OUP maintains that:
• Authors retain ownership of the work.
• Intellectual property rights must remain with the author and publisher, not the AI tool or service provider.
• This safeguards the legal and ethical foundation of academic publishing.
3. AI Cannot Be an Author
AI tools and large language models (LLMs) cannot meet the criteria for authorship.
Only human authors:
• Can take responsibility for the content.
• Have the legal and ethical accountability required in scholarly publishing.
Oxford University Press takes a strict and cautious approach to the use of AI in academic publishing. Authors must obtain written permission from OUP before submitting any content generated by AI, this includes text, data analysis, images, or graphs.
Use of AI-generated content without explicit approval is not permitted. OUP places strong emphasis on author responsibility and ownership, ensuring that legal rights to the work remain with the human authors and the publisher.
AI tools and large language models cannot be listed as authors, as authorship requires human accountability, legal standing, and the ability to take full responsibility for the submitted work
For more information, visit:
OUP’s AI Policies