LLMs common in literature reviews, but human oversight remains critical

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-14 00:25

The use of large language models (LLMs) is now widespread in the process of conducting literature reviews. However, these tools cannot substitute for careful human supervision and accountability from authors. Fabricating citations, whether directly or through an automated system, constitutes a significant ethical violation. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ongoing need for human judgment and ethical standards when integrating AI tools into academic workflows.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the ethical implications and proper use of LLMs in academic writing, reflecting an opinion or commentary on AI's role.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

LLMs

AI-generated summary · Google Gemini · from 1 sources. How we write summaries →

COVERAGE [1]

Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-14 00:25

"the use of LLMs has become common in the literature review workflow, these tools do not replace the necessity for rigorous human oversight and authorial respon

"the use of LLMs has become common in the literature review workflow, these tools do not replace the necessity for rigorous human oversight and authorial responsibility. An author who fabricates a citation commits a serious breach of ethics, and using an automated system as a pro…

LINKS 2026.aclweb.org/acl_statement

COVERAGE [1]

"the use of LLMs has become common in the literature review workflow, these tools do not replace the necessity for rigorous human oversight and authorial respon

RELATED ENTITIES

RELATED TOPICS