A&A publishes statement on the use of AI-assisted technologies

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Published on 18 June 2026

Astronomy & Astrophysics has published a statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies by authors in the journal.

The guidance makes clear that authors remain fully responsible and accountable for the content of their manuscripts and that AI tools cannot be credited as authors or cited as sources. It also clarifies when the use of generative AI tools should be disclosed during submission.

Recognising that AI technologies continue to evolve rapidly, A&A expects authors to use these tools responsibly and transparently, with appropriate human oversight.

The full statement is available below.

A&A statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies

• All authors must meet standard A&A authorship criteria and ensure the work respects third-party rights and adheres to publishing ethics. AI tools cannot be credited as authors or cited as sources, as authorship requires human responsibility, consent, and accountability.
• Authors may use, without disclosure, generative AI or AI-assisted tools to improve language, coding, and search for information, but only under human oversight. Any other use of generative AI tools must be disclosed at submission, specifying the tool and its role. Declaring the use of these technologies supports transparency and trust between authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors.
• A&A acknowledges that AI is a quickly evolving field, and therefore relies on the authors to disclose the use of AI tools in a reasonable and transparent manner.
• Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the content of their work.