CKO-009Transparency & ReportingStrong evidence

What should be reported when using AI?

Researchers should report what AI was used, why it was used, how it was used and how outputs were verified.

In more detail

Reporting should include tool name, version, date used, workflow stage, prompts where feasible, outputs, validation evidence, human verification procedures, limitations and conflicts of interest.

Why it matters

Transparency enables reproducibility, evaluation and trust.

Decision rule

If AI influenced a review process or output, report it.

Common misconception

  • “Minor AI uses do not require disclosure.”

At a glance

Evidence strength
Strong

Related concepts

Provenance TransparencyReproducibility
Key takeaway

Transparency is essential for trustworthy AI use.

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