Artificial Intelligence

Given that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is quite controversial in the scientific writing process, Brazilian Dental Science recommends caution in their use and defines its actions based on the COPE guidelines.

Authors who use Artificial Intelligence tools in the writing of the manuscript, in the production of images or graphic elements of the article, must present in the Methodology section which AI tool was used and how it was employed. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their manuscript, even in parts produced by AI, and are therefore liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors are advised to use generative artificial intelligence and AI-assisted technologies (e.g. ChatGPT-3, ChatGPT-4) exclusively for the purpose of improving readability and linguistic quality during the writing process. The use of these technologies should be carried out with human supervision and control, and authors should carefully review and edit the content generated, as AI has the potential to produce content that may appear reliable, but may be incorrect, incomplete or biased.

Artificial Intelligence or AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as author or co-author. Authorship implies responsibilities and attributions that can only be carried out by humans.

When using AI or AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, authors will need to include a statement in the “Ethics” section with the following content:

Statement of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process: During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [NAME OF TOOL / SERVICE] for [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the authors have reviewed and edited the content appropriately and take full responsibility for the content of the publication.

This statement does not apply to the use of basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references, etc. If there is nothing to communicate, there is no need to add this statement.

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