Scientific journals are being flooded with poor-quality content, apparently generated by artificial intelligence (AI), rather than legitimate research, according to Science. Meanwhile AI-generated content is also said to be pushing metrics into doubt. Open-source, peer-reviewed online publications have also been reduced in value by a wave of “sham science” (a.k.a. academic spam) produced for financial rather than educational purposes.

Rest, AustralianSuper Among Funds Hit By Cyberattack
Australia’s largest superannuation funds, including AustralianSuper, REST, Australian Retirement Trust, and Hostplus, have suffered from a coordinated cyber attack, with around 8,000 accounts breached. Hackers