Identity Theft in Academia: Predatory Journals, AI, and the Rise of False Authorship.

Dominy, Cliff · J Med Internet Res · 2026

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Abstract

Fraudulent papers are on the rise in scientific publishing. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Cliff Dominy reports on recent cases of false authorship and how they might be prevented to safeguard trust in science.