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Lancet study: Fake citations surge over 12x amid AI advancements

A recent study published in The Lancet indicates a significant surge in the rate of fake citations, with an increase of over 12 times observed between February 2023 and February 2026. This trend highlights a growing concern regarding the integrity of academic literature. AI

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IMPACT Indicates a potential rise in AI-generated fake citations, impacting academic integrity.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains a study published in a scientific journal. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Lancet study: Fake citations surge over 12x amid AI advancements

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    A new study in The Lancet shows that the rate of fake citations increased more than 12x between Feb 2023 and Feb 2026. https://www. thelancet.com/journals/lance

    A new study in The Lancet shows that the rate of fake citations increased more than 12x between Feb 2023 and Feb 2026. https://www. thelancet.com/journals/lancet/ article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00603-3/fulltext # AI # Citations # Hallucinations