Research Gold, a company that claims to offer "100% human-written, never AI" medical research services, has been exposed for using AI-generated personas and impersonating real medical professionals. The company's website features fabricated PhD reviewers and methodologists, and its customer service interactions are handled by AI agents that falsely claim to be human. Some real professionals listed on the site were unaware their identities were being used, with one confirming their name, photo, and bio were used without permission, prompting a takedown request. AI
IMPACT Highlights the potential for AI to be used deceptively in professional services, eroding trust in claims of human-only work.
RANK_REASON A company is exposed for deceptive practices using AI, which is a form of AI misuse.
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