Software Review in the Era of AI: What We Are Testing at rOpenSci

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Authors: Emily Riederer, Francisco Rodríguez‐Sánchez, Jouni Helske, Mark Padgham, Mauro Lepore, Maëlle Salmon, Noam Ross, Yanina Bellini Saibene
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Abstract

The advent of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI tools has changed the nature of software development and of software review.These developments are complex, challenging, and controversial, but require action to maintain and grow rOpenSci's programs and community.In response, we are starting with a preliminary set of policies to clarify our expectations for use of generative AI tools by authors, reviewers, and editors in software

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Academic Publishing and Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication Scientific Computing and Data Management

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Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN