AI Generated Citations Fuel Misinformation in RFK Jr US Health Campaign

What Happened

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent US presidential candidate, has repeatedly cited medical studies in his campaign statements regarding the nation\’s health crisis. According to a Truthout investigation, some of these citations were fabricated by AI tools. These phantom studies, presented as credible academic research, do not exist in medical journals and appear to be products of generative AI. The report raises questions about his campaign\’s research integrity and highlights the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation in political discourse.

Why It Matters

The incident underscores how generative AI can contribute to misinformation at the highest levels of public discourse. It highlights the urgent need for fact-checking and transparency in both technology and politics, especially as AI tools become more accessible. Read more in our AI News Hub