@persagen@mastodon.socialGPT-fabricated scientific papers on Google Scholar: Features, spread, implications
https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/gpt-fabricated-scientific-papers-on-google-scholar-key-features-spread-and-implications-for-preempting-evidence-manipulation
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41477516
* many about applied, controversial topics susceptible to disinformation
* environment, health, computing
* resulting potential for malicious manipulation of society’s evidence base, particularly in politically divisive domains, a concern
Misinformation Review · GPT-fabricated scientific papers on Google Scholar: Key features, spread, and implications for preempting evidence manipulation | HKS Misinformation ReviewAcademic journals, archives, and repositories are seeing an increasing number of questionable research papers clearly produced using generative AI. They are often created with widely available, general-purpose AI applications, most likely ChatGPT, and mimic scientific writing. Google Scholar easily locates and lists these questionable papers alongside reputable, quality-controlled research. Our analysis of a selection of