Core Insights - The AAAI-2026 conference has received an unprecedented number of submissions, with nearly 29,000 papers submitted, of which around 20,000 (approximately two-thirds) are from China [2][5] - The total number of unique authors submitting papers exceeds 75,000, indicating a significant increase in participation [4] - The review process is facing challenges due to the high volume of submissions, with about 23,000 papers entering the review process, nearly double the number from AAAI-25 [5][6] Submission Statistics - The main technical track of AAAI-2026 received close to 29,000 submissions, with Chinese submissions accounting for approximately 20,000 [2] - The top three research keywords for submissions are computer vision (nearly 10,000 papers), machine learning (around 8,000 papers), and natural language processing (over 4,000 papers) [5] - The number of emails received by the organizing team has surpassed five times the total for AAAI-25, peaking at 400 emails per day [4][5] Review Process and Quality Assurance - To manage the increased demand, AAAI has recruited over 28,000 committee members, nearly tripling the size of the committee from AAAI-25 [6] - AAAI is actively investigating potential ethical issues in the review process and has established committees to ensure integrity and accountability [7] - AI-assisted review experiments have shown promising early results, including tools to detect collusion among reviewers [8] Trends in AI Research - The surge in submissions reflects a broader trend of increasing participation from Chinese researchers in AI, with China becoming a dominant force in the field [17][20] - Reports indicate that the proportion of papers authored by Chinese researchers at top AI conferences has significantly increased over the past decade [20][22] - By 2024, eight of the top 20 institutions ranked by accepted papers at leading AI conferences are from China, highlighting the country's growing influence [24][25]

Group 1 - The article announces the launch of the 2026 global campus recruitment for the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, offering over 100 positions [1] - The laboratory seeks individuals who are not only skilled in algorithms but also excel in complex engineering and are eager to validate technology in real-world scenarios [3] - Candidates are encouraged to pursue challenging and innovative research, focusing on fundamental issues rather than settling for easy achievements [3] Group 2 - The recruitment is targeted at graduates from January 2025 to October 2026, with specific categories for "Dream New Stars," "Academic New Stars," "Engineering New Stars," and "Competition New Stars" [4] - There are six categories of positions available, including algorithm, research and development, product, operations, solutions, and functional/support roles [6][7] - The application process includes online submissions starting from August 20, 2025, followed by a series of written tests and interviews [10][11] Group 3 - The laboratory provides a top-tier research platform with extensive computational resources and data support, encouraging candidates to engage in scalable and impactful projects [12][13] - Candidates can apply by scanning a QR code or contacting the provided assistant for any issues during the application process [14]