Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research: A Point of View

Dear Editor,

Many researchers from several developing countries view the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research with skepticism. However, when applied responsibly, AI can be an invaluable tool that saves time, reduces effort, and enhances the quality of research.

Before the discovery of AI, it would take months to review published literature about a certain topic of interest, a job that we can now accomplish in hours with the help of AI. It can collect and present large volumes of information with remarkable speed.

Moreover, AI can assist researchers in the development of research hypotheses, testing research plans, and suggesting effective approaches for the analysis and presentation of research results. It can also detect any inconsistencies between the different sections of a research article and refine language to ensure clarity and accuracy.

For researchers in developing countries with limited resources, such as many countries from the Middle East and Africa, AI offers an opportunity to narrow the gap with scientifically advanced international institutions. By adopting AI tools, these researchers can accelerate research development and contribute to a more balanced scientific community. On the other hand, failure to adopt AI tools will cause significant delays in scientific progress.

Of course, AI is not always perfect. Its suggestions may contain misleading information, inaccuracies, and biases. For these reasons, AI, at the present time, cannot replace human judgment. The researcher is still the final authority who should carefully review and validate all AI suggestions to ensure accuracy and integrity of the work. Consequently, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) issued recommendations in April 2025 requiring authors to disclose the use of AI-supported technologies in manuscript preparation. These guidelines remind us that accountability rests with human researchers, not machines.[1]

Finally, responsible adoption of AI will strengthen credibility and secure a place in the rapidly evolving global scientific community.

Conflict of Interest

None declared.

• Reference

• 1 International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. icmje.org/icmje-recommendations.pdf . Updated April 2025 . Accessed November 25, 2025

Publication History

Article published online:
31 December 2025