NewzAn academic from the University of Sydney discovered a fabricated citation in a July 2025 report published by Deloitte for the Australian government. While reading the document, the researcher spotted a reference to a book authored by a colleague, but quickly realized the cited book does not exist.
The incident highlights issues within the publications of major consulting firms. The four large consultoras, which charge clients for advising on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, have included fake citations in their own reports.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral