AI generates fake references in scientific texts, threatening research integrity

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Fake references in scientific texts are rapidly increasing due to AI tools. A study in The Lancet shows a 1,100% rise in fabricated references in biomedical texts over two years, with AI tools inventing sources when they lack real information. This trend, dubbed "Frankencitations," risks undermining scientific credibility and trust in research.


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