AI IntelligenceMay 25, 2026AI Intelligence
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A study reveals that fabricated references in biomedical papers have increased 12-fold since 2023.
By early 2026, one in 277 papers contained at least one non-existent citation, raising concerns about AI hallucinations undermining scientific integrity.
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A study reveals that fabricated references in biomedical papers have increased 12-fold since 2023. By early 2026, one in 277 papers contained at least one non-existent citation, raising concerns about AI hallucinations undermining scientific integrity.
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