The Poynter Institute, an authoritative American organization in journalism and media ethics, published material on June 2, 2025, analyzing the growing problem of using artificial intelligence to create and disseminate fake scientific studies. The article uses a recent incident related to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health report as an illustrative case study, where AI-generated materials mimicking scientific publications may have allegedly been used or cited. The poynter.org piece emphasizes that modern AI models can generate convincingly realistic texts, tables, and even citations to non-existent research, posing serious challenges for fact-checkers, journalists, and the scientific community. This not only erodes trust in science and the media but can also have far-reaching societal consequences, influencing public opinion and political processes. The article discusses methods for detecting such fakes and underscores the need to enhance media literacy and critical thinking among audiences, as well as to develop new tools and standards for information verification in the age of advanced AI. Poynter calls for greater responsibility from AI developers and platforms regarding the dissemination of such content.
Poynter: How AI is Used to Create Fake Studies – RFK Jr. Health Report Case Study
