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Cureus Stands for Human Thought: New AI Restrictions in Our Terms & Conditions


Who Owns YOUR Ideas & Hard Work: Cureus Believes YOU do!  In this new era of AI bots, Silicon Valley’s Big Bad Tech are all getting super rich training their large language models (LLMs) by using the published work of real creators like you. By arguing that the intent of existing Creative Commons licenses are ambiguous, the AI industry is vacuuming up human ingenuity claiming this to be “fair use” of open access content. Cureus is hereby the first medical journal to say, NO! Your ideas are YOUR ideas, so if the AI industry wants to use YOUR published ideas, they must now ask for YOUR permission. Protecting Human Intelligence in an Age of Algorithms  At Cureus, we believe in the radical notion that authors still matter. That human beings (not machines) are the true drivers of knowledge, insight, and progress. We believe authorship is sacred. And today, we’re making a declaration to instill these values into the fabric of our existence. New AI Restrictions in Our Terms & Conditions We’ve updated our Terms & Conditions to explicitly restrict the use of Cureus content by artificial intelligence systems, including use for training, data mining, or generating derivative works. These Use Restrictions are designed to protect both the originality of your work as an author and the sanctity of human thought. “In connection with your Use of the Site Content, you must:…not use the Site Content in combination with artificial intelligence, including, without limitation, to train an algorithm, machine learning tool, or other artificial intelligence technology; to conduct data mining; or to generate any output or derivative work based on Site Content.” This is not merely a legal update. It’s a bold affirmation of our author-first mission. A global call to respect the irreplaceable creativity of the human mind. Why This Matters We are the first medical journal to take this stand. Why? Because the publishing world is slipping toward a dangerous precipice, where ease trumps integrity and derivatives outnumber originals. Cureus refuses to be complicit. We are not anti-technology. We are pro-human. We are not anti-progress. We are pro-author. In an age where AI can mimic the form of knowledge without understanding its meaning, Cureus believes in preserving the thoughts of real people — clinicians, scientists, educators, and thinkers, whose lived experiences, training, and personal insights and discoveries cannot be replicated by machines. This isn’t just policy. It’s a principle. Authorship is a Human Right From the beginning, Cureus was designed to democratize medical publishing, not digitize it into oblivion. Our platform exists to elevate your voice, not dilute it in an algorithm’s endless remix. As AI grows more powerful, so too must our resolve to protect what is authentically human. Our authors and their ideas are not training data. This is about preserving history. About honoring great thinkers, not absorbing their genius into a machine's predictive soup. It’s about safeguarding knowledge as a living, human legacy. We invite other journals and institutions to follow our lead. To advocate for authors. To defend originality. To be human-first. We are Cureus. And we’re here to protect what matters most — your voice.

Aug 25, 2025

How to Drive Submissions and Visibility: Guest Editor Video Guide


Why Make a Video? Guest editor videos are a powerful tool to spotlight your Cureus Collection and amplify its reach. Promote your collections with short intro videos that boost visibility, encourage submissions, and drive engagement. Engage Your Audience: Creating a video adds a personal touch to your message, making it more engaging and memorable. It’s an effective way to boost visibility and attract quality submissions, all while showcasing your leadership as a guest editor. Elevate Your Collection: A video helps bring your collection to life, fostering deeper connections with potential contributors. With Cureus’ social media reach, your video will increase visibility, encourage submissions, and highlight your role as a thought leader in your field. Maximize Impact: Videos are powerful tools for engagement. By sharing your vision and the importance of your collection, you’ll not only raise awareness but also inspire more researchers to contribute, all while enhancing the credibility of your collection. How to Structure Your Video? Introduction: Name, title, institution Quick sentence about your area of research About the Collection: Topic, significance, impact Who should submit? (specific fields, specialties) Call to Action: Why submit to Cureus (quick and efficient, PubMed indexing, Open Access benefits) Invite researchers to contribute Example Script Opening: "I'm Dr. [Name], a [Specialty] at [Institution] and Guest Editor for the Cureus Collection on [Topic]. This collection addresses [key challenge/importance], and we’re inviting submissions on [themes or article types]. Cureus offers fast, Open Access publishing with PubMed indexing helping your work reach a global audience quickly and effectively." Filming Tips for Professional Results Camera: Phone or webcam Lighting: Face natural light or use a soft ring light Audio: Clear microphone, quiet space Background: Neutral, tidy, professional setting Length: 1-2 minutes Tone: Professional but approachable Recommended Editing Tools (Free or Easy-to-Use): CapCut iMovie InShot Canva Video Editor Adobe Premiere Rush Submission & Promotion Send your video (MP4 or MOV) to [email protected] Approved videos will be promoted on Cureus’ YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X We’ll tag you so you can reshare with your network Need Help? We’re happy to provide additional guidance on filming, messaging, or editing. Bring Your Collection to Life Your video is more than a promotion. It’s an invitation for collaboration, visibility, and meaningful contributions to your specialty.

Jul 25, 2025