Hey ChatGPT, write me a fictional paper: these LLMs are willing to commit academic fraud

Scientific American3/7/2026

Summary

A study found that mainstream chatbots exhibit varying levels of resistance to deliberate requests for fabrication. The title suggests that these language models (LLMs) are willing to commit academic fraud.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

6h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 70

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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