Artificial intelligence (AI) promises transformational advances in public health research, practice and policy. As it re-shapes how research is being undertaken, AI is challenging traditional systems and processes to safeguard the scientific process including authorship norms, research funding, peer review and publication models. Policies introduced to balance the potential opportunities of AI with the risks it presents are being quickly outdated by the pace of advancement of AI technologies. This workshop will bring together Journal Editors including of the Medical Journal of Australia and Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health to discuss the role of generative AI in public health research. Each will present their reflections on AI in the process of research production, assessment and dissemination. The workshop will include a facilitated discussion with panel members and workshop participants to capture perspectives on appropriate guidelines or guardrails to make best use of AI in advancing public health research while minimizing any potential for harm.