Study by Prestigious European University Reveals ChatGPT's Citation Skills Are Dismal, Raising Concerns for Publishers

A recent study conducted by researchers at a prestigious European technical university has evaluated the citation accuracy of ChatGPT, revealing concerning results for publishers. The findings indicate that ChatGPT's citation skills are less reliable than previously thought, prompting some publishers to reconsider their licensing agreements with the AI tool. The study has been characterized as providing 'dismal reading for publishers', highlighting the challenges that AI technologies pose in the realm of content creation and citation accuracy. As a result, there is growing apprehension within the publishing industry regarding the implications of AI-generated content.