AI assisted papers surge 42 percent since late 2022 but quality drops

Reviewers warn AI is clogging peer review

A major academic journal reports AI assisted submissions jumped 42% since November 2022, alongside a noticeable decline in writing quality. Researchers say peer review is under heavier strain as more manuscripts arrive, often using AI to speed drafting. The pattern points to a faster growth in volume of research rather than improvements in rigor or reliability.