AI Summarization Starts with Trusted Content and the Proper Rights

AI tools are transforming how researchers engage with scientific literature, making it possible to summarize content, identify key insights, and accelerate research and discovery.

Trusted Content Is Key

Innovation, however, requires more than powerful technology. It starts with trusted and authoritative scientific content of record. Not all research content is created equal, and AI-generated outputs are only as reliable as the information they are built upon. Without access to high-quality, authoritative research, organizations risk drawing incorrect conclusions that can lead to wasted resources, failed projects, and missed opportunities.

Proper Rights Matter, Too

Just as important is having the appropriate rights to use that content within AI-enabled workflows. Most reputable publishers require proper licensing to protect intellectual property and ensure content is used responsibly. To help organizations confidently leverage trusted scientific literature with AI, ACS Publications now offers an AI Summary Addendum in addition to the standard license that permits the use of ACS content in approved AI-enabled workflows.

With an ACS Publications AI Summarization License, organizations can obtain the rights needed to use AI tools of their choice¹ to summarize licensed ACS Publications content in their internal environments. This gives customers a clear, authorized way to incorporate trusted ACS scientific content into their AI-enabled research workflows, while maintaining compliant use of the content.

If your organization is exploring literature analysis, AI-assisted summarization, or new approaches to research discovery, ACS can help you understand the rights and licensing options needed to support your goals. Visit the ACS Solutions website for more information, FAQs, and a downloadable brochure. Or contact your ACS account manager today to learn more.

_{¹ AI summarization tools must be reviewed and approved by ACS as part of the license agreement process.}