How Publishers Are Building AI Regulation—and Who They’re Looking to for Guidance

The Authority File

In the second episode of this four-part series, we look at regulation strategies for AI technology with our guest Anil Chandy, VP of Humanities, Social Sciences Books & Focus Projects at Springer Nature. First, Anil provides an overview of how publishers are building AI guidelines and what nonprofit organizations or government agencies they’re looking to for guidance. As he points out, balancing directives from national leadership, local universities, and fellow publishers requires connecting with multiple stakeholders and staying abreast of recent developments from organizations like STM and COPE. Next, Anil underscores the need for those creating regulation to listen to all sectors of the scholarly communication lifecycle. Looking particularly at the vantage point of librarians, Anil highlights their unique outlook on user behavior, student privacy, and AI literacy. To close, Anil reflects on how HSS disciplines offer valuable perspectives on the societal implications of AI, including on bias and ethical use.

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