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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of academia, presenting both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, AI tools are proving effective in detecting fraudulent academic journals, helping to maintain the integrity of published research. On the other hand, the use of AI by students to generate content for academic papers, and the subsequent exposure of professors using AI for peer review, raises serious concerns about academic honesty and the reliability of traditional evaluation methods. This has created a climate of uncertainty and necessitates a reevaluation of integrity protocols within academic institutions. The developments were initially discussed on Reddit’s Artificial Intelligence forum.