R0031/2026-03-27/C007 — Claim Definition¶
Claim as Received¶
NeurIPS requires AI disclosure only when AI is part of the methodology.
Claim as Clarified¶
NeurIPS requires AI disclosure only when AI is part of the methodology.
BLUF¶
NeurIPS 2025 LLM policy requires disclosure when LLM use is 'an important, original, or non-standard component' of the method. Spell checkers, grammar tools, and programming aids for editing are explicitly exempt from disclosure. This confirms the claim that disclosure is only required when AI is part of the methodology.
Scope¶
- Domain: AI policy and attribution
- Timeframe: 2022-2026
- Testability: Verifiable against primary sources
Assessment Summary¶
Probability: Almost certain (95-99%)
Confidence: High
Hypothesis outcome: Hypothesis supported: H1 — NeurIPS policy confirms methodology-only disclosure.
Hypotheses eliminated: H2, H3 — Policy text is clear and unambiguous.
[Full assessment in assessment.md.]
Status¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date created | 2026-03-27 |
| Date completed | 2026-03-27 |
| Researcher profile | None provided |
| Prompt version | Unified Research Standard v1.0-draft |
| Revisit by | 2027-03-27 |
| Revisit trigger | Policy updates or new evidence |