CVPR 2025 implements strict rules against irresponsible reviewers
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CVPR 2025 has introduced new policies to address the issue of irresponsible reviewing. Under the new guidelines, reviewers who fail to submit timely and thorough reviews may have their own paper submissions desk-rejected at the discretion of the Program Chairs. This move aims to enhance the quality and fairness of the peer-review process.
In a recent announcement, Area Chairs (ACs) of CVPR 2025
identified a number of highly irresponsible reviewers, those who either abandoned the review process entirely or submitted egregiously low-quality reviews, including some generated by large language models (LLMs). Following a thorough investigation, the Program Chairs (PCs) decided to desk-reject 19 papers authored by confirmed highly irresponsible reviewers, which would have been accepted otherwise, in accordance with the previously communicated CVPR 2025 policies. The affected authors have been informed of this decision.
This action underscores CVPR's commitment to maintaining high standards in academic publishing. While some may view this collective accountability as controversial, many in the research community support these measures as essential for upholding the integrity of the conference.
These policies reflect a broader trend in the academic community toward holding reviewers accountable for their contributions to the peer-review process. By ensuring that reviewers provide timely and constructive feedback, CVPR aims to foster a more equitable and rigorous academic environment.
