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  1. TOOL · Fortune English(EN) ·

    AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge

    AI tools are increasingly inserting fabricated references into academic papers, a phenomenon that risks undermining the scientific process. A study of biomedical literature found over 4,000 fake citations across nearly 3,000 papers, with the rate of such errors rising sharply since 2024. These AI-generated inaccuracies can compromise evidence-based medical guidelines and patient treatment, as errors at the foundational level of research propagate through the entire knowledge chain. AI

    AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge

    IMPACT Undermines the integrity of scientific literature and evidence-based decision-making in critical fields like medicine.

  2. COMMENTARY · Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points (TL) · · [4 sources]

    Hating AI Is Good

    An opinion piece argues that a growing segment of the population is actively rejecting artificial intelligence, viewing it as a liability rather than an inevitability. The author suggests that this 'anti-AI evangelist' movement is a legitimate constituency that should be taken seriously, especially as public opinion on AI appears to be souring rapidly. The piece highlights instances of graduates booing speakers who promote AI, indicating a generational divide and a desire to resist the technology's perceived imposition. AI

    IMPACT Suggests a growing public backlash against AI could influence its adoption and development.

  3. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [4 sources]

    Book on Truth in the Age of A.I. Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I. Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation af

    Steven Rosenbaum's new book, "The Future of Truth," reportedly contains over a half-dozen fabricated or misattributed quotes generated by AI. The author began investigating this issue after The New York Times inquired about the inaccuracies. This situation raises questions about the reliability of AI-generated content, particularly in works discussing truth and authenticity. AI

    Book on Truth in the Age of A.I. Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I. Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation af

    IMPACT Highlights the potential for AI to generate misinformation, even within works intended to explore the nature of truth.

  4. MEME · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [6 sources]

    Steven Rosenbaum, the author of a nonfiction book about the effects of AI on truth, acknowledged yesterday that his book includes numerous made-up or misattribu

    Steven Rosenbaum, author of "The Future of Truth: How AI Reshapes Reality," admitted that his book contains fabricated or misattributed quotes generated by AI. The New York Times uncovered these AI-generated inaccuracies, which ironically highlight the book's central theme about the flaws in AI-assisted research and the ongoing societal risk of inadequate verification. AI

    Steven Rosenbaum, the author of a nonfiction book about the effects of AI on truth, acknowledged yesterday that his book includes numerous made-up or misattribu

    IMPACT This incident highlights the potential for AI to introduce inaccuracies into published works, underscoring the need for rigorous human oversight and fact-checking.