Does watermarking AI-generated content truly enhance transparency in academic research, or does it risk creating a binary narrative that frames such content as either "pure" or "tainted"? Would adopting a standardized taxonomy for disclosing the use of tools like ChatGPT offer a more balanced solution?

Article Don’t let watermarks stigmatize AI-generated research content

How can the scientific community ensure that efforts to promote transparency and trust do not inadvertently stigmatize AI-assisted work and shift focus away from the intellectual value of research?