LLMs generating fake references risk research paper integrity

Using large language models to generate references for research papers can undermine their credibility and potentially lead to retractions. Journals may investigate further if falsified information is discovered within the articles. This practice risks damaging the integrity of academic research. AI

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IMPACT Using LLMs to generate fake references could lead to retractions and damage the credibility of academic research.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece on the risks of using LLMs for academic writing.

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• Large Language Models
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• journals

• safety
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