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Mechanical Engineering: Generative AI

Generative AI

IEEE's Editorial Style Manual for Authors (2025) states, "The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed" using an acknowledgement, in which:

  • The AI system used should be identified
  • Specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content should be identified
  • A brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content should be provided

Example: An AI-Generated Figure

In-Text (i.e. Figure Caption)Fig. X: Graphic created using AI-generation. For image credits, please see the Acknowledgment section of this paper. 

Acknowledgement: Fig. X was created using <AI system used>.  <Brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.>

The use of AI systems for editing and grammar enhancement is common practice and, as such, is generally outside the intent of the above policy.