--- title: Cureus AI Policy for Research Publishing | Cureus Blog description: See which AI uses Cureus permits, which need verification and disclosure, and which are off-limits for authors, peer reviewers, and editors under the policy. image: https://blog.cureus.com/hubfs/Blog/BI%2020260929%20Cureus%20AI%20Policy.png --- [![Cureus — Part of Springer 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Here’s How Cureus Draws the Line 7 min read [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.cureus.com%2Fcureus-ai-policy-research-publishing&title=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3EUsing+AI+in+Your+Research%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+Cureus+Draws+the+Line%3C%2Fspan%3E) [X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.cureus.com%2Fcureus-ai-policy-research-publishing&text=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3EUsing+AI+in+Your+Research%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+Cureus+Draws+the+Line%3C%2Fspan%3E) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.cureus.com%2Fcureus-ai-policy-research-publishing) [Email](mailto:?subject=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3EUsing+AI+in+Your+Research%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+Cureus+Draws+the+Line%3C%2Fspan%3E&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.cureus.com%2Fcureus-ai-policy-research-publishing) Cureus now permits artificial intelligence (AI) tools that support research writing and review, as long as a person stays accountable for every judgment. The [Cureus AI policy](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/policies-and-procedures/artificial-intelligence) sorts AI use into three risk levels: green uses are permitted, amber uses are permitted with verification and disclosure, and red uses that replace human judgment or break confidentiality are not permitted. The same framework applies to authors, peer reviewers, and editors. The Cureus AI policy judges AI use by what the tool does, not by which tool you use. AI can help with language, structure, and exploration, but conclusions, peer review, and editorial decisions stay human. Disclosing your AI use is the clearest way to show that. > Caution: Avoid uploading manuscripts, peer review reports, or confidential materials to public AI tools, since many of these tools store and train on what you submit, putting unpublished research at risk. 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The[COPE position on authorship and AI tools](https://publicationethics.org/guidance/cope-position/authorship-and-ai-tools) states that AI tools can't be listed as authors because they can't take responsibility for submitted work. It also states that authors must disclose which AI tool they used and how. Cureus is part of Springer Nature, and the Cureus AI policy follows the same risk-assessment framework as[Springer Nature's AI guidance](https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/ai/ai-guidance-for-our-researchers-and-communities). Like the COPE position, Springer Nature's framework keeps accountability with people, not software. ## **What are the core rules of the Cureus AI policy?** Human accountability stays with people. Accountability for scholarly content, peer review evaluations, and editorial decisions can't be delegated to an AI system. AI supports scholarly judgment. AI can help with clarity, efficiency, and exploration. Conclusions, evaluations, and decisions belong to the author, reviewer, or editor. Transparency builds trust. Declaring your AI use removes any ambiguity about how AI shaped the work and gives editors and readers confidence in the resulting work. Confidentiality is mandatory. Manuscripts, peer review reports, and sensitive data must never be shared with unsecured or public AI systems. ## **How does Cureus classify AI use?** The Cureus AI policy governs AI use by risk level, not by tool type. The same AI tool can be a green use in one task and a red use in another, depending on what the tool contributes to the work. | Risk level | What it covers | Examples | Disclosure | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Green: permitted | Assistive use that supports expression, organization, or efficiency | Polishing language, suggesting section structure, translation, data cleaning | Encouraged, builds trust | | Amber: Exercise caution | Use that may shape interpretation or evaluation under human control | Drafting summaries, suggesting methods or statistical tests, comparing results to the literature | Required, with human verification | | Red: not permitted | Use that replaces human judgment, is opaque, or breaches confidentiality | Fabricating data or citations, AI authorship, delegating peer review, photorealistic images | Not permitted |   ### Green: permitted assistive use Green uses of AI help you express, organize, or speed up your work without adding new intellectual content. Examples include: - Using an LLM to refine language - Formatting a manuscript section - Translating reviewer comments - Stress-testing a research question - Deduplicating data Green uses are easy to verify and reverse, and disclosing them shows that the scholarly judgment is yours. ### Amber: permitted with caution Amber uses of AI can influence interpretation, framing, or emphasis, so they require verification and oversight. Examples include: - Drafting explanatory summaries - Identifying patterns in exploratory data analysis - Explaining statistical model outputs in plain language - Extensive copy editing Amber uses are permitted when a person checks the output, discloses the AI use, and can defend every judgment the AI touched. ### Red: not permitted Red uses of AI replace accountable human contribution, produce outputs no one can verify, or compromise confidentiality. Examples include: - Fabricating data, citations, or results - Presenting AI-generated hypotheses or conclusions as human-derived - Listing an AI tool as an author - Delegating peer review to an LLM - Creating photorealistic images, also called deepfakes Red uses are not permitted at Cureus for any role. ## What does the Cureus AI policy mean for your role? ### Cureus AI policy for authors Authors remain fully accountable for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their articles, including any part an AI tool helped produce. Disclose your AI use when you submit, and review the[Cureus Author Guide](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/overview/step-by-step-overview) before you start. ### Cureus AI policy for peer reviewers Peer reviewers may use AI to support a review, such as clarifying or translating their own comments. Reviewers must not upload manuscript content to unsecured or public AI tools and must not delegate critique or judgment to an AI system. Reviewers should also disclose their AI use. The[Cureus Reviewer Guide](https://www.cureus.com/reviewer_guide/how-it-works/introduction) explains the full review process. ### Cureus AI policy for editors Editors remain accountable for editorial decisions and apply proportional, risk-based judgment when assessing AI use in a submission. Editors intervene when accountability or transparency is unclear and escalate cases where integrity or policy boundaries are breached. ## Frequently asked questions ### Q: Does the Cureus AI policy approve or ban specific AI tools? A: The Cureus AI policy is tool-neutral. The policy evaluates what an AI tool contributes to your work rather than which tool you use. A chatbot that polishes your grammar is a green use, while the same chatbot generating undisclosed conclusions is a red use. Read the full [Cureus AI policy](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/policies-and-procedures/artificial-intelligence) for details. ### Q: Should I disclose AI I used only for language editing? A: Yes. Disclosure is encouraged even for green, low-risk uses such as polishing language or formatting a section. Under the Cureus AI policy, disclosing assistive AI use builds trust with editors and readers and shows that the scholarly judgment in your article is yours. The[Cureus Author Guide](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/overview/step-by-step-overview) covers submission requirements. ### Q: Can I use AI to create images for my article? A: The Cureus AI policy does not permit AI-generated photorealistic images, also called “deepfakes,” because they compromise the integrity of the scientific record. For any other AI-assisted figure, apply the three risk levels, verify the result, and disclose how you created it. Review the full [Cureus AI policy](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/policies-and-procedures/artificial-intelligence) if you are unsure. ### Q: What happens if someone breaks the Cureus AI policy? A: Existing Cureus research integrity, ethics, and editorial governance processes apply to all AI-related concerns. Editors intervene when accountability or transparency is unclear and escalate cases where integrity or policy boundaries are breached. The[Cureus guides](https://www.cureus.com/guides) outline the standards authors, reviewers, and editors follow. ### Q: Will the Cureus AI policy change over time? A: Yes. Cureus will review the AI policy periodically to keep it aligned with evolving technologies, regulations, and community expectations. Check the live [Cureus AI policy](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/policies-and-procedures/artificial-intelligence) for the current version rather than relying on a saved copy, especially before you submit an article or complete a peer review. ### Q: What should you do before your next submission or review? A: Read the full [Cureus AI policy](https://www.cureus.com/author_guide/policies-and-procedures/artificial-intelligence), place your planned AI use in the green, amber, or red level, and disclose it. 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