Wiley recognizes that generative AI tools can be valuable aids in scholarly writing and publishing, but insists they must be used transparently, responsibly, and ethically. Authors remain fully accountable for all content submitted, and AI can never replace human expertise or authorship.
1. Purpose & Permitted Use
Generative AI may be used to assist with:
• Language and grammar refinement
• Structural clarity and flow improvement
• Idea development and conceptual exploration
• Literature classification or search assistance
• Coding or script-writing support (where relevant to research)
Note: AI should serve as a supplement, not a substitute, for scholarly expertise. Always ensure compliance with journal- or book-specific rules.
2. Risks of AI Use
Wiley warns of the following:
• Factual errors or bias introduced by AI
• Loss of originality if AI over-influences content
• Breach of confidentiality or exposure of unpublished data
• Intellectual property (IP) risks if tool terms claim rights over your work
• Unclear accountability if AI-generated material is not reviewed or verified
3. Author Responsibilities
Authors must:
• Maintain full control over the manuscript’s originality, accuracy, and integrity
• Use AI tools with terms that safeguard IP, confidentiality, and data security
• Fact-check, verify, and refine all AI-assisted output
• Ensure AI does not replace critical scholarly activities such as data analysis or interpretation
4. Prohibited AI Use
Authors must not:
• Assign authorship or co-authorship to AI tools
• Use AI to create or alter images, figures, or original research data
• Generate synthetic data without clear, validated methodology
• Produce unverified sections of manuscripts (e.g., abstracts, results, or conclusions)
5. Authorship
• Only humans can be listed as authors.
• Authors must accept full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the work.
6. Disclosure Requirements
AI use must be disclosed clearly, including: Tool name and version, purpose and extent of use
Where to disclose:
• Journal articles: Methods or Acknowledgments section
• Books: Proposal stage (to the editor) and in the preface or introduction
Wiley may request further details on AI use during review or post-publication.
Wiley supports the responsible and transparent use of AI in academic publishing. Authors may use AI tools to assist with writing and editing, but they must not replace human expertise.
All AI-generated content should be carefully reviewed to ensure it reflects the author’s voice, accuracy, and originality.
Full disclosure of AI use is required during submission, including which tools were used, why, and how outputs were verified. Authors are also advised to review AI tool terms regularly to avoid issues with ownership or rights. Importantly, AI must never be used to generate, alter, or fabricate research data, and AI tools cannot be credited as authors.
For more information, visit:
Wiley Guidelines for Generative AI Usage