As a general rule, The InterPlex strongly discourages the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) and chatbots, in the writing and composition of InterArticles and other contributions. We prefer for our contributors to produce original work that springs from their own intellect and creativity and does not incur the ethical quandaries that AI use may imply.

If a contributor decides to use AI, they must clearly disclose their use thereof, declaring which tool(s) were used and how. In such cases, The InterPlex team will exercise editorial discretion in deciding how to proceed.

An exception may be made for contributors who can make a strong case for the relevance of AI to a particular contribution. For instance, contributors who work with AI in an academic or professional capacity may have good reason to involve an AI tool in their work. In such cases, contributors must still demonstrate that AI tools were used only in ways directly relevant to their argument or analysis. In other words, AI must be employed with a definite and explicit rationale and not merely as a time-saving measure.

As AI technology rapidly develops, it is becoming increasingly difficult to clearly distinguish between AI-generated content and original work. While as editors we strive to be discerning, we also rely on contributors to exercise honesty in this matter. To that end, please refer to our broader editorial, community, and submission guidelines to understand the values and principles of our collaborative community.