Journal Retracts AI-Generated Paper on Rat Anatomy

The retraction highlights concerns over AI's role in scientific research and the integrity of peer-reviewed publications.

A scientific journal retracted a paper featuring AI-generated images of a rat with disproportionate genitalia after it was published.
The images, including a rat with a massive penis and four testicles, were created using the AI tool Midjourney.
The incident has sparked discussions on the use of AI in scientific research and the potential risks of AI-generated content.
More than 17,000 Chinese-written papers have been retracted from English-language journals since 2021, highlighting issues of research misconduct.
The retraction is a reminder of the challenges in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of scientific publications.