The Lancet
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Made-up citations in biomedical papers surge 12x since 2023
A recent study published in The Lancet reveals a significant surge in fabricated citations within biomedical research papers. The rate of these invented references has escalated over twelvefold since 2023. This trend ra…
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Trump administration replaces USAID with 'Trade Over Aid' initiative
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a significant global health institution, was shuttered in July 2025, with its functions absorbed by the State Department at a reduced capacity. The Trump a…
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Biomedical research papers show 14-fold increase in fake citations over three years
An audit of 2.5 million biomedical research papers revealed that approximately 2,800 contained fabricated citations. This represents a significant increase, with a 14-fold rise in such instances over the past three year…
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AI tools blamed for surge in fabricated citations polluting scientific literature
A recent study published in The Lancet indicates a significant increase in fabricated citations within academic literature. Researchers from Columbia University suggest that generative AI tools are likely responsible fo…
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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 con…
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Medical student suspects AI screening tool unfairly rejected his residency applications
A medical student, Chad Markey, suspects that an AI screening tool may have unfairly rejected his application for residency programs. Despite strong academic credentials and recommendations, Markey received only rejecti…
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AI diagnostics and drug discovery offer new hope against antibiotic resistance
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical tool in the fight against antibiotic resistance, a growing global health crisis. AI-powered diagnostics can now achieve over 99 percent accuracy in identifying resistant…