AI Tool Refine Adopted by Top Economics Journals, ~90% of Authors Approve

joshgans · x · 2026-08-09

AI tool Refine has partnered with the American Economic Association (AEA) and the Econometric Society to integrate its AI-assisted technical verification into academic publishing.

A pilot run by AEA journals showed overwhelmingly positive reactions, with roughly 90% of authors favoring its incorporation into the editorial process. Refine acts as a detailed technical proofreader rather than a referee.

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