Fabricated References

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Abstract representation of AI data streams flooding a library of scientific journals, symbolizing the erosion of trust in research.

AI Is Flooding Scientific Journals, Eroding Trust in Research.

In 2025, the rate of fabricated references in biomedical papers was more than 12 times greater than just two years prior, a direct consequence of generative AI's accelerating influence.

Arjun Mehta·July 5, 2026