How AI Can Both Detect and Enable Fraudulent Research Irving Washington , Hagere Yilma , and Joel Luther

https://www.kff.org/health-information-trust/how-ai-can-both-detect-and-enable-fraudulent-research/ Nearly 10% of cancer research papers showed signs of being fabricated by “paper mills” that sell manuscripts at industrial scale, with the share increasing exponentially over time, according to new research. The problem may intensify as generative AI becomes more sophisticated, prompting lawmakers to demand information from federal agencies about safeguards in place. And, persistent claims that physicians are financially incentivized to promote vaccines may be contributing to vaccine hesitancy and declining trust, even as recent analyses show doctors typically break even or lose money when administering vaccines.