AI-generated citations sometimes reference non-existent or fabricated sources. This issue arises because AI models are trained on a vast range of publicly available data but do not have real-time access to databases or specific academic resources. When generating citations, the model may generate plausible-sounding references, but they can be incorrect or fictional, especially if the prompt asks for specific sources or articles.
To avoid this issue, it’s important to cross-check the citations with reliable databases or sources like Google Scholar, PubMed, or other trusted repositories. Always verify the accuracy of citations and avoid using AI-generated references without confirmation from actual, verifiable sources.
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