The DPI-SIG is proud to announce consensus on our Statement on the Role of AI in Indexing.
At the recent ISC/SCI May 2025 conference in Vancouver, Canada, DPI SIG member and co-webmaster Elizabeth Bartmess presented findings on recent tests using generative AI bots for indexing. The results were clear regarding the shortcomings. Recommendations include educating new indexers as well as authors, editors, and prospective clients about these shortcomings. Specific recommendations call for policies and statements in our websites and client materials.
Individual indexers are welcome and encouraged to follow suit with their own statements or policies so they too can educate the public as well as their individual clients and contacts. Template versions of the statement for individual indexers are available here.