Will contributors be credited?

Yes, contributors whose work is included in the final synthesis will be credited as co-authors in the main journal publication.

How/Where do I submit my contribution?

You can submit your perspective using the Co-Author Collaboration Interface.

• The only way to submit is via the Collaboration Interface (CI).
• Emails or any other method/s will not be treated as submissions.

What is the deadline for submission?

Contributions for the current round must be made by July 8, 2025.

Are there any terms and conditions I need to review?

Yes, all contributors must review and agree to the Terms and Conditions before submitting their contributions.

What counts as a “submission”?

• A “submission” is your original content written by you in response to the questions.
• Your submission will be your original contribution in the form of responses to the questions provided in the CI.

Can I edit or withdraw my submission once it’s been uploaded to the Collaboration Interface (CI)?

• No. Once you submit your original contribution via the CI, it cannot be edited or withdrawn. Make sure your submission is final before you hit “Submit.”
• While a submission cannot be withdrawn, it also does not imply that it will be accepted or included — any submission could be excluded based on editorial decisions.
• You can withdraw your name from the project. If your contribution is accepted and included, it will be treated as an anonymous contribution.
• All included co-authors will have one chance to read the final draft of the manuscript before publication. Authors will have 5 days to respond if they wish to withdraw their name; otherwise, it will be included.

What are the confidentiality requirements for unpublished drafts and internal communications?

• All submissions are held in strict confidence until the project’s publication.
• Unpublished drafts or internal communications must not be shared outside the approved contributor group.
• Raw data are expected to remain confidential until publication.
• After publication, raw data may be shared publicly along with contributor names, unless anonymity was requested.

How much time am I expected to devote to writing my submission, and can I submit more than once?

• Each author is expected to spend 90–120 minutes preparing their original content.
• Only one submission is allowed per author.

What citation style should I use if I include references in my contribution?

• Citations are not mandatory or expected.
• If you include references, they must follow APA 6 format.
• Ensure all in-text citations and bibliography entries follow APA 6 exactly.

How will co-authorship be determined and ordered in the final journal manuscript?

• Editorial Author and Lead Authors (who manage and synthesize contributions) will be listed first.
• All other contributors will be listed alphabetically.
• The Editorial Author’s decision on authorship order is final and binding.

Under what license will the project outputs be released, and are contributors paid?

• The main publication will follow the publisher’s terms (e.g., IEEE, Elsevier).
• Raw data may be released under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike) after publication.
• Additional outputs may be released on the publisher’s terms or as open access.

What happens if I unintentionally include AI-generated text or plagiarized content in my submission?

• AI-generated or plagiarized content is strictly prohibited and violates the project’s ethical standards.
• Such content will result in exclusion from the project and denial of co-authorship — regardless of intent or stage of discovery.
• Submissions must be original and written in your own words.
• Reusing your own writing that has been published elsewhere is allowed and not considered self-plagiarism.

What is this collaborative research project about?

This project aims to unlock the semantic black box surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) by synthesizing diverse insights from over 100 co-authors across multiple sectors. Simply put, we aim to develop a measure of universality on definitions of key AI constructs.

What is expected of contributors?

Contributors must share their own original insights on AI-related topics. These insights will be edited, synthesized, and included in a major journal publication.

Who can I contact for more information or questions?

• All details are available under Terms and Conditions and the Home Page.
• For further queries, email informatics@ejb.rutgers.edu with the subject line: “Defining AI + (your topic)”.

Who is eligible to contribute?

• Participation is by invitation only.
• This ensures a globally distributed and interdisciplinary contributor pool.
• Invited contributors include esteemed scholars and practitioners from academia, industry, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Will I be considered a co-author if my contribution is accepted and included for analysis and synthesis into the main paper?

Yes.

Are contributors paid for their submissions?

No. Contributors are unpaid volunteers. No payments are required or offered. Any publication costs will be covered by the editorial team or sponsors.

How will my contributions appear in the main paper or in subsequent output?

• Most contributions will be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis and will appear in synthesized form.
• Some contributions — likely very few — may be quoted verbatim in the main paper or outputs.
• Not all submissions will be accepted or included. Editorial decisions are final and not subject to appeal.