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AI-generated fake references pollute scientific literature

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Hundreds of scientists have published articles containing AI-generated fake references, contributing to a growing problem of pollution within scientific literature. This issue, highlighted by a Dutch publication, involves researchers inadvertently or intentionally citing non-existent sources created by artificial intelligence. The practice raises concerns about the integrity and reliability of scientific research. AI

IMPACT The proliferation of AI-generated fake references undermines scientific integrity and could necessitate new verification methods.

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AI-generated fake references pollute scientific literature

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Nederlands(NL) · harbeider ·

    #science #slop #ghostsources #pollution "Hundreds of scientists published papers with #AI-generated #references" | 🎁 De Groene Door: Yan

    # wetenschap # slop # spookbronnen # vervuiling "Honderden wetenschappers publiceerden artikelen met door # AI verzonnen # referenties " | 🎁 De Groene Door: Yannick van der Heijden, Joost Ingen-Housz, Maria van Riel en Joris Veerbeek https://www. groene.nl/artikel/de-wetenscha p-…

    LINKS groene.nl/…/de-wetenschap-wordt-in-snelte…

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