AI now mediates a third of scholarly information discovery, study finds
A new study by Kudos reveals that one-third of scholarly information discovery is now mediated by AI, often without researchers' awareness. The report warns of 'hallucinated' references and a decline in the usage of primary sources.
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The shift toward AI-mediated discovery threatens the integrity of academic research and the traditional business models of libraries and publishers.
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A third of scholarly information discovery is now being mediated by artificial intelligence, with many researchers unaware of the extent to which AI is shaping their view of the scientific literature.
These findings come from the first phase of Taming the Crocodile , a major industry study by Kudos that combines surveys of 11,500 researchers and 200 librarians with an environmental scan of more than 300 sources. The Phase I report has now been delivered to sponsors and includes analysis, recommendations and a strategic roadmap for publishers, librarians and technology providers responding to the rapid growth of AI-driven discovery.
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