Taylor & Francis supports the responsible and transparent use of generative AI tools in research and scholarly writing. While certain uses are encouraged (e.g., for idea development or language polishing), others, particularly involving research data or images, are strictly prohibited. Disclosure and human accountability are central.
1. Purpose & Permitted Use
Generative AI may be used to assist with:
• Idea generation and exploration
• Language and grammar improvement
• LLM-enhanced search
• Literature classification
• Coding or script-writing support
Note: Some journals may restrict AI use to language improvement only. Always check specific journal guidelines or consult with the editor prior to submission.
2. Risks of AI Use
Taylor & Francis highlights important risks, including:
• Factual inaccuracies and bias (AI “hallucinations”)
• Improper or missing attribution
• Confidentiality breaches and intellectual property (IP) issues
• Unintended reuse of data submitted to third-party AI tools
3. Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to:
• Ensure originality, accuracy, and scholarly integrity of all submitted work.
• Use AI tools that have appropriate safeguards for IP, confidentiality, and security.
• Manually review all AI-generated outputs to confirm their validity.
AI tools must not replace essential research duties such as:
• Unverified content creation (e.g., full abstracts, supplemental materials)
• Generating synthetic data without robust methodology
• Producing or modifying text/code without review
4. Prohibited AI Use:
Authors must not use AI tools to:
• Create or alter images, figures, or original research data
• Manipulate visuals (e.g., adding/removing features)
5. Authorship
• Generative AI tools cannot be credited as authors or co-authors.
• Only humans may assume authorship, ensuring full accountability.
6. Disclosure Requirements
Use of generative AI must be clearly disclosed, including:
• Tool name and version
• Purpose and method of use
Disclosure location:
• Articles: Methods or Acknowledgments section
• Books: At proposal stage to the editorial contact and in the preface or introduction
Taylor & Francis supports the responsible use of AI tools in publishing, particularly for language improvement, idea development, coding support, and literature exploration. However, policies may vary by journal.
AI tools must not be used to generate or manipulate research data, images, figures, or visuals. These are considered core elements of scholarly work and must be created by human authors using validated methods.
Authors are fully responsible for ensuring accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content, including AI-assisted output. Generative AI must not be used for unverified content creation, such as abstracts or supplementary materials, or for generating synthetic data without a sound methodology.
Disclosure is mandatory for any generative AI use. Authors must state the tool name, version, purpose, and how it was used. Editors reserve the right to reject work based on inappropriate AI use.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors, as authorship requires human responsibility and accountability.
For more information, visit:
Taylor & Francis AI Policy