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]