ICML 2027 PC Asks for Ideas on Handling AI Slop and Review Overload
MarkSchmidtUBC · x · 2026-09-26
The ICML 2027 Program Chair publicly solicited suggestions for managing the explosion of AI-generated submissions ("AI slop"), improving reviewing quality, incentivizing creative work, and cutting bureaucracy.
Mark Schmidt highlighted a concrete pain point: ACs sometimes reject papers despite unanimous reviewer acceptance, based on rebuttal-addressed review points, and proposed response mechanisms or SAC appeals.
The thread reflects systemic strain on top-venue peer review amid surging submission volumes.
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