Publishing has continuously changed over its nearly 400-year history. We’ve seen the introduction of industrial printing and lithography, the mass production of paper, and the digitization of journals. More recently, we’ve experienced huge shifts in revenue streams where subscription models have given way to open access. Publishing will continue to change and, to continue to thrive, publishers must keep pace with upcoming transformations. As part of this, publishers and societies must embrace technological innovation to stay ahead. At the forefront, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will change both authoring and publishing
In this paper, we outline why changes are needed and how publishers can reach their goals with integrity, speed, and innovation.
