A researcher invented a fake eye condition called bixonimania, uploaded two obviously fraudulent papers about it to an academic server, and watched major AI systems present it as real medicine within weeks.

The fake papers thanked Starfleet Academy, cited funding from the Professor Sideshow Bob Foundation and the University of Fellowship of the Ring, and stated mid-paper that the entire thing was made up. Google's Gemini told users it was caused by blue light. Perplexity cited its prevalence at one in 90,000 people.

ChatGPT advised users whether their symptoms matched. The fake research was then cited in a peer-reviewed journal that only retracted it after Nature contacted the publisher.
#AI #AImistakes
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01100-y

Only livable wages can prevent warehouse fires. 💰 🔥

#EatTheRich #LateStageCapitalism

If you're wondering what "The Fediverse" is, I've tried to do a non-technical easy-to-understand guide here:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/what-is-mastodon-what-is-the-fediverse

There are also some nice video explanations of the Fediverse in the "I’m still a bit lost" section of the guide.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the replies!

#FediTips #Fediverse