"Science Journals Adopt AI for Image Authenticity Checks in 2024"
Science journals are implementing AI-powered software to detect image manipulation in research papers, addressing the issue of research fraud. The software, Proofig, will help identify some of the most blatant cases of image fraud, although it may not catch all manipulations, especially if fraudsters understand how the software works. This step is crucial in maintaining the integrity of scientific publications, as digital data has made it easier to commit fraud by altering images, such as those in western blots, to misrepresent experimental results.