Google Scholar and Scientific Research: The Rise of AI-Generated Junk Science
Monday, 9 September 2024, 09:57
The Growing Concern Over AI-Generated Scientific Research
A new study uncovers a worrying trend in scientific research, pointing to the rise of AI-generated junk science. Tools like ChatGPT are reportedly being utilized to create fake scientific papers, which are then infiltrating Google Scholar, a leading academic search engine. The issue threatens the integrity of online scientific literature, raising alarms among researchers and institutions alike.
Evidence Hacking in Academia
- Identified 139 papers suspected of AI generation.
- Over half of these studies centered on significant policy-relevant topics, including health, environmental issues, and computing technology.
- Published in the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review.
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