American Ornithological Society AI policy

For applicants

• For the Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant, applicants may use generative AI to help with English translation, but AI should not be relied on to compose the main content of the proposal.[1]

For reviewers

• External (non-AOS) AI notetakers are not allowed at grant or award meetings where individual applications are discussed.[2]
• AOS volunteers, members, or staff who use AI to evaluate applications or eligibility should be aware of historical biases in AI algorithms and take steps to overcome them.[2]

Sources

1. [1]

   Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant

   American Ornithological Society

   “Applicants may use generative AI to help with English translation, but AI should not be relied upon to compose the main content of the proposal.”

2. [2]

   AOS Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

   American Ornithological Society

   “External (non-AOS) AI notetakers are not allowed at program meetings where sensitive information is discussed (e.g. grant or award meetings where individuals or individual applications are discussed)”

   “If AOS volunteers, members, or staff use AI to evaluate applications, eligibility, or to identify members who might take on certain roles, it is important to be aware of historical biases and how they might influence AI algorithms, and take steps to overcome these biases.”