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arXiv Is Rate Limiting Authors Following a Flood of AI Slop Submissions
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Summary
arXiv is limiting each submitter to two submissions per calendar month, across all subject categories, on top of its existing cap of three active submissions. The repository says AI-generated and low-value papers, including thin and 'salami' papers, are overwhelming volunteer moderators and delaying quality work.
Mitigation
arXiv says the monthly cap is a stopgap while it improves moderation and updates its guidance on AI use. The cap follows the person who submits a paper, and co-authors do not use up their own allowance when someone else submits it.