Wiley shuts 19 scholarly journals amid AI paper mill problems

Wiley discontinued 19 scientific journals from its Hindawi subsidiary amid a scandal involving fraudulent paper mills. Acquired in 2021, Hindawi was found publishing fabricated papers, leading Wiley to retract over 11,300 papers. Wiley’s CEO Brian Napack departed in October 2023, and the company’s revenue dropped $18 million due to the disruption. The industry-wide problem is exacerbated by AI, which facilitates fraud. Wiley introduced AI screening technology and joined United2Act to combat paper mills. Despite journal closures, Wiley aims to integrate Hindawi into its portfolio, distinct from the earlier shutdowns.