September 12, 2024

AI-Generated Junk Science Research a Growing Problem, Experts Say

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A surge of artificial intelligence-generated fake research papers is permeating academic search engines like Google Scholar, potentially eroding public trust in scientific findings and derailing product development across industries that rely on cutting-edge research.
A study from Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review uncovered an academic research trend, first reported by Newsweek.
The researchers identified 139 papers suspected of being generated by AI tools, with more than half focused on topics including health, environmental issues and computing technology.

AI-Generated Junk Science Research a Growing Problem: Experts (pymnts.com)

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