Publish, Review, Curate to upend scholarly publishing (anil.recoil.org)

A recent conference at King’s College, Cambridge, focused on revolutionary approaches to scholarly publishing, emphasizing the "Publish, Review, Curate" model. Activists and librarians came together to address the challenges of traditional publishing methods—long delays, high costs, and opacity in editorial processes—that hinder researchers, especially early career academics. The event highlighted the urgent need for alternative publishing paths, such as Diamond Open Access Journals at Cambridge, aimed at preserving localized knowledge that major publishing houses often overlook. This shift is significant for the AI and ML community as it opens the door to innovative knowledge dissemination, which could enhance collaboration and accessibility in research. Notable initiatives discussed at the conference, like the IJCAI's unique paper submission model and the integration of non-traditional outputs like datasets, aim to create a more equitable and efficient publishing landscape. The conversation around expanding the scholarly ecosystem beyond articles, encouraging the inclusion of grey literature, datasets, and software, promises to energize research communities and empowers academics to reclaim control over their work and its impact on society.