Update BOSC 2026 submit page: add AI use policy and markdown template

- Replace Word abstract template with a Markdown template (without
  author affiliation fields) and add instructions for PDF conversion
- Add AI use policy section pointing to the ISCB LLM policy

Closes #141

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

Author: inutano

content/page/submit-to-bosc-2026.md

@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ In addition to the requirements listed above, we consider the following when sel
 - If you want to be considered for a talk, you also MUST submit a 1-2 page "long abstract" as a PDF. (Yes, we did suggest to ISMB that calling both of these things "abstracts" was confusing.)
 - If you submit for a talk but your abstract is not chosen for a talk, it will automatically be considered for a poster.
 - New ISMB rule this year: a presenting author may present NO MORE THAN ONE talk or poster. If you want your work to be presented as both a talk and a poster, a different presenting author needs to submit for a poster.
-- Abstract template for formatting your PDF (optional): [bosc-abstract-template](/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bosc2022-abstract-template.docx) (MS Word)
+- Abstract template for formatting your PDF (optional): [bosc2026-abstract-template.md](/img/2026/bosc2026-abstract-template.md) (Markdown). You can convert it to PDF using [pandoc](https://pandoc.org/) (e.g., `pandoc bosc2026-abstract-template.md -o abstract.pdf`) or any other Markdown-to-PDF tool.
 - You don't need to register before you submit your abstract, but to present your talk or poster you will need to register for ISMB.
 
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@@ -116,6 +116,15 @@ See the following websites for further information and examples of recognized Op
 
 ![At BOSC 2024, Paul Pavlidis asks Andrew Su a question](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Paul-Pavlidis-asks-Andrew-Su-a-question.jpg)
 
+## AI use policy
+
+BOSC follows the [ISCB policy on acceptable use of large language models (LLMs)](https://www.iscb.org/about-iscb/policy-statements-bylaws-and-legal-documents/acceptable-use-of-large-language-models-policy). Key points:
+
+- Abstracts and papers **must be written by humans**. LLMs must not be used to draft or write sections of your submission.
+- LLMs must not be listed as authors.
+- Acceptable uses of LLMs include spell/grammar checking, language translation assistance, and code development support — but the submitting authors remain responsible for all content.
+- If you used AI tools as part of the research described in your submission, please describe that usage in your abstract.
+
 ## ISMB rules
 
 **In-person presentation**: "For a variety of reasons, ISCB strongly prefers that scientific research accepted for oral presentation be presented in-person at the conference venue. ISCB will grant remote presentation options for reasons associated with maternity/paternity leave, care for a family member, personal/medical disability, sickness, financial hardship, or potential visa problems."

static/img/2026/bosc2026-abstract-template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+# Title of Abstract, with Sentence-style Capitalization
+
+**Project Website:** http://url.for.overall.project.website/
+
+**Source Code:** https://github.com/projectname/
+
+**License:** (example: MIT License)
+
+## Abstract
+
+[Your abstract text here. Abstracts must fit on one or two pages
+(US Letter or A4) and should be submitted as a PDF.]
+
+Formatting guidelines:
+
+- 1 inch (2.5 cm) margins on top, sides, and bottom
+- Font size 11 or larger for main text
+- You can include images if they fit within the page limit
+
+The abstracts will be made available "as is". Please make sure your
+abstract includes all relevant information so it is stand-alone.
+
+Please describe how your work relates to open source / open science,
+and include examples of biological applications if possible.
+
+See https://www.open-bio.org/events/bosc-2026/submit/ for more
+information about what should be in your abstract.
+
+We look forward to reading your abstract!