Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science

AI justification

AI-generated scientific misinformation poses a severe threat to evidence-based research and trust in science. | The article serves as a consciousness-raising act by identifying a critical threat to scientific integrity, which is essential for SDG 4 (Quality Education). However, the primary ethical concern is the potential erosion of trust in science due to AI-generated misinformation, which undermines evidence-based research and peer-reviewed standards.