# AI can help scientists publish less

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2606.13829 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.13829/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 2 of its 9 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 11 Jun 2026.

## Builds on (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Towards End-to-End Automation of AI Research](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.15497/) (2026)
- [What Understanding Means in AI-Laden Astronomy](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2601.10038/) (2026)

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [AI Scientists as Engines of Discovery: A Case for Development within Reformed Institutions](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.22859/) (2026)
- [AAAI-26 Dual Submissions: Novel Challenges](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2607.11918/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

We can do more than defend science from a flood of AI-assisted papers. Used well, AI offers a historic opportunity to correct distortions in the publication system, help us publish fewer and better papers, and give scientists back the time to do their best work.