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However, this surge in AI-generated content raises concerns about the quality, reliability, and ethical implications of scientific publishing. Increased reliance on AI-driven authoring tools could exacerbate an \u201cinfodemic\u201d\u2014an overwhelming flood of potentially unreliable or misleading information. This risk is exacerbated by the prevailing \u201cpublish or perish\u201d culture, which prioritizes publication volume over meaningful contributions. In addition, the proliferation of academic journals, especially those that charge high publication fees, deepens inequalities in global health research and limits access for low-income countries. Documented cases of fabricated articles and false authorship in predatory journals highlight how AI can be misused, threatening evidence-based medicine and influencing healthcare decisions. 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