The Rise of Junk Science: How AI Could Break Research Integrity
Imagine a future where the foundation of scientific knowledge is riddled with AI-generated lies. This isn’t dystopian fiction; it’s happening now.
AI-generated “junk science” is flooding platforms like Google Scholar, undermining public trust and research integrity. A study from Sweden’s University of Borås uncovered over 100 AI-fabricated articles, revealing how cheaply and easily fake research can infiltrate academia and society.
This phenomenon, known as “evidence hacking,” enables malicious actors to manipulate decisions by spreading false data. The impact extends beyond academia, threatening societal decision-making, public trust, and the strained peer-review system.
- AI amplifies the risk of fake research spreading unchecked across archives and social media.
- Google Scholar, while accessible, lacks rigorous quality assurance, worsening the problem.
- Information literacy becomes crucial to discerning credible research.
If knowledge itself becomes unreliable, how can we ensure decisions are grounded in truth?
Read the full article on Phys.
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