AI Conference 5-Submission Cap Could Block 22% of Papers, Analysis Shows

thegautamkamath · x · 2026-08-01

In response to a proposal to cap AI conference submissions at 5 per author, Gautam Kamath used Codex to run highspy analysis, finding that at least 4,314 submissions (22%) would be blocked, with a conservative upper bound of 10,105 (51%) if authors strategically maximize submissions. The analysis assumes strategic authors and notes potential double-counting in the upper bound.

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