(17 Dec 2025) This blog post outlines strategies for detecting AI-generated hallucinations, particularly fabricated citations, using a librarian’s verification approach including three layers:
- Existence Check: Search exact titles, journals, and authors; about 40% of AI citations vanish here.
- Content Check: Confirm if real sources match claimed findings, as AI may invert conclusions.
- Context Check: Evaluate if sources are misused, like preliminary papers presented as consensus.
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