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arXiv's Two-Paper Cap Sparks Debate
arXiv capped monthly submissions at two papers per author after submissions doubled in two years. The move ignited debate over whether it curbs AI-fueled paper flooding or stifles research productivity.
2026-10-02 ~ 2026-10-02 · 2 episodes · 7 posts
Episode 1 · arXiv Caps Submissions at Two Papers Per Month as Volume Doubles (2026-10-02, 4 posts)
arXiv will limit each submitter to two papers per month starting October 2026, as monthly submissions topped 40,000—double the volume of two years ago—straining moderation amid AI-assisted writing. Reactions are mixed, with some welcoming the move and veteran researchers questioning its academic impact.
- arXiv hits record 40,363 monthly submissions, imposes site-wide rate limits citing AI — qberthet · 2026-10-02
- arXiv caps paper submissions at two per month amid exponential submission growth — ziv_ravid · 2026-10-02
- arXiv Caps Submissions at Two Papers Per Author Per Month, Scholars Push Back — soumitrashukla9 · 2026-10-02
- arXiv Now Caps Submitters at Two Submissions per Calendar Month — Nunki08 · 2026-10-02
Episode 2 · arXiv Submission Caps Spark Debate Over AI Paper Flood (2026-10-02, 3 posts)
arXiv's plan to cap submissions from prolific AI authors has split researchers: MIT professor Papailiopoulos warns AI enables 50 low-quality papers a year, while mathematician Richtarik argues arXiv should remain a full scientific archive embracing diverse research styles.
- Mathematician Peter Richtarik: arXiv Should Not Limit Submissions — peter_richtarik · 2026-10-02
- MIT professor defends arXiv rate limits: AI killed the barrier to 50 slop papers a year — DimitrisPapail · 2026-10-02
- arXiv caps debate: mathematician says arXiv is a database, not a non-slop certificate — peter_richtarik · 2026-10-02