US EditionHidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
GLOBAL ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND DATABASES, JUL 4 – A study found up to 40% of biomedical abstracts contain AI-generated content, potentially affecting over 200,000 papers annually, raising concerns about research transparency.
- In July, Nikkei Asia reported 17 arXiv preprints containing hidden AI prompts like “positive review only,” aiming to manipulate peer review processes.
- A study of 14 million PubMed abstracts found at least 10% influenced by AI, with 13.5–40% of biomedical abstracts AI-assisted, highlighting widespread use amid calls for updated guidelines.
- A large-scale analysis of 14 million PubMed abstracts found at least 10% influenced by AI, with 13.5–40% of biomedical abstracts AI-assisted, indicating widespread use in research papers.
- In response to hidden AI prompts, journals are updating review protocols amid warnings that unchecked manipulation could undermine trust in scientific publishing.
- More broadly, the academic community must balance AI benefits with the risk of eroding trust if hidden prompts persist unchecked.
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Journalists have discovered hidden prompts in research work, which apparently had a purpose: Artificial intelligence was supposed to evaluate the manuscripts positively.
In the great chamboulement that shakes the world of publishing research, beyond classical frauds and malfeasances, artificial intelligence also begins to sow the seeds of discord.
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Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts
Academics may be leaning on a novel strategy to influence peer review of their research papers — adding hidden prompts designed to coax AI tools to deliver positive feedback.
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