Product Review: Scientists Warn AI Slop Is Wreaking Havoc in the Research World

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 21 May 2026; Created: 21 May 2026; Last Updated: 21 May 2026

Scientific papers rely on readers trusting their information. That's why it's disturbing that a new study by researchers connected with Cornell and UCLA found 146,900 AI-generated fake citations in scientific papers hosted across four major research databases.
Product Review: Scientists Warn AI Slop Is Wreaking Havoc in the Research World

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