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Citizen Science Groups Grapple With the Rise of A.I. Slop

Citizen Science Groups Grapple With the Rise of A.I. Slop
NYT Science Friday 16 October 2026, 09:02 UTC By Eric Boodman 1 min read
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Facing a flood of A.I. slop, groups bent on democratizing science create new checks and balances.

Facing a flood of A.I. slop, groups bent on democratizing science create new checks and balances. [Image text:] GENERATED BY A.I.
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