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Academic Journal Retracts Articles Over AI-Generated Citations
A Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University journal has retracted two articles after discovering they contained fabricated bibliographies created by AI.
According to a report by Matichon Online on September 11, 2026, a journal published by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) has officially retracted two academic articles. The decision followed an internal investigation into allegations that the papers improperly cited prominent scholar Kasian Tejapira and Matichon Publishing House.
The investigation revealed that the authors had utilized artificial intelligence to generate bibliographies, resulting in the inclusion of non-existent books and false references. The university acknowledged the error, noting that the AI-generated content led to the misattribution of academic sources.
For residents and researchers in Thailand, this incident highlights the growing challenges regarding academic integrity in the age of generative AI. While this specific case is confined to an academic journal, it serves as a reminder of the risks associated with relying on AI tools for factual verification.
What remains to be confirmed is whether the university will implement stricter screening processes for future submissions or if further disciplinary actions will be taken against the authors involved. As AI tools become more integrated into professional and academic workflows, the incident underscores the necessity for rigorous human oversight to ensure the accuracy of published information.
