Living publications: how interactive artificial intelligence platforms are transforming research communication

Oettl, FC, Mudford, M, Fendrich, D, Giannakidis, A ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7403-923X, Pruneski, JA, Hirschmann, MT, Samuelsson, K and ESSKA Artificial Intelligence Working Group, 2026. Living publications: how interactive artificial intelligence platforms are transforming research communication. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. ISSN 0942-2056

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Abstract

Research communication is undergoing a paradigm shift. The traditional linear manuscript—foundational for centuries—increasingly reveals limitations in the digital era, struggling with information overload, delayed dissemination, and rigid formats. We propose a transition towards ‘living publications’: interactive, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced platforms that evolve with new evidence. Unlike static papers, these systems utilise large language models (LLMs) and vector databases to interpret context, synthesise real-time findings, and map interdisciplinary connections. This shift promises to democratise knowledge, accelerate validation, and enable dynamic evidence synthesis. However, it necessitates robust frameworks for verification, ‘version of record’ tracking, and peer review to maintain rigor. Successfully navigating this transition requires balancing technological innovation with preservation of academic values—ensuring that increased speed and accessibility enhance rather than diminish the quality of scientific discourse. As interactive platforms mature, they may potentially reshape how knowledge is shared, discovered, and applied, ideally accelerating scientific advancement through more dynamic, accessible, and collaborative research communication.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Creators:	Oettl, F.C., Mudford, M., Fendrich, D., Giannakidis, A., Pruneski, J.A., Hirschmann, M.T., Samuelsson, K. and ESSKA Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Publisher:	Wiley
Date:	28 January 2026
ISSN:	0942-2056
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1002/ksa.70286 DOI 2573408 Other
Rights:	© 2026 The Author(s). Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Divisions:	Schools > School of Science and Technology
Record created by:	Melissa Cornwell
Date Added:	12 Feb 2026 11:43
Last Modified:	12 Feb 2026 11:43
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/55251

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