Fraudulent Citations, Blamed On AI Hallucinations, Are Becoming More Common In Research Papers

Fraudulent Citations, Blamed On AI Hallucinations, Are Becoming More Common In Research Papers

Citations in academic papers are intended to ground research in the work that preceded it, over time creating something of a family tree explaining the roots of ideas, protocols, and studies. 

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AI-generated research can introduce fabricated citations, making it harder to trust evidence used in clinical, regulatory, and healthcare decision-making. Healthcare professionals should verify key references—especially when AI is used to summarize or generate research—before relying on them.



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