Journal of Human Evolution Editorial Team Resigns Due to AI and Fee Disputes with Elsevier
In a dramatic move, the entire editorial board of the Journal of Human Evolution has resigned in protest against Elsevier. Key grievances include the elimination of editing support, unilateral AI involvement leading to errors, and hefty author fees counteracting inclusivity efforts. Elsevier attributes the missteps to a trial workflow, but this incident is part of a broader trend in scientific publishing revolts.
Jan 9