# ‘AI Slop’ Papers Published Under Prominent Academics’ Names

Source: [Inside Higher Ed](https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty/books-publishing/2026/11/13/ai-slop-papers-published-under-prominent-academics-names) · 2026-11-13 · Science & Society
Page: https://themorning.science/story/ai-slop-papers-published-under-prominent-academics-names-3686149a908f2617
Kind: other · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Papers of apparently low quality, possibly AI-generated, were published at little-known journals or titles listing prominent academics as authors.
- The report, from Inside Higher Ed dated 2026-11-13, says the researchers were listed among authors at little-known titles.
- The concern raised is that Ph.D. students could be tempted to submit their work to the same venues.

## Why it matters

Listing established researchers as authors on dubious papers can lend false credibility to low-quality venues and may steer early-career researchers toward them.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-13: Inside Higher Ed reports on AI slop papers published under prominent academics' names

## Coverage

- [‘AI Slop’ Papers Published Under Prominent Academics’ Names](https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty/books-publishing/2026/11/13/ai-slop-papers-published-under-prominent-academics-names) — Inside Higher Ed, 2026-11-13

Tags: research integrity, academic publishing, ai-generated content, predatory publishing, peer review

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