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AI is reshaping how research is conducted, written, reviewed, and published. But trust in science still depends on people, governance, and shared standards. At the Japan Open Science Summit, Frontiers’ Director of Research Integrity, Elena Vicario Orri, moderated a session that put this tension front and centre, joined by leading voices Prof. Kajikawa Yuya from the Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo, and Prof. Tomoaki Watanabe from the Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan (IUJ). The question driving the discussion: how do we use AI to strengthen research integrity, without creating new vulnerabilities? AI is already being used to generate fake papers, fabricate data, and manipulate peer review. It is also one of the most powerful tools we have to detect misconduct and protect the published record. The two realities coexist — and that is precisely why human oversight, transparency, and cross-sector collaboration are non-negotiable. Frontiers’ AI Playbook gives researchers, reviewers, and editors the practical guidance to navigate this responsibly. Open science made research more accessible. The next challenge is making sure that openness is matched by integrity. 🔗 Explore the AI Playbook: https://lnkd.in/eyz4YjEY #JOSS2026 #OpenScience #ResearchIntegrity #ResponsibleAI #TrustInScience