# AI-assisted Z-Library paper cites nonexistent TorrentFreak article

An AI-assisted academic paper about Z-Library reportedly cites a TorrentFreak article that does not exist. The case highlights the risk of fabricated citations in AI-generated research and raises questions about source verification and peer review.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://torrentfreak.com/ai-assisted-paper-on-z-library-cites-a-torrentfreak-article-that-doesnt-exist/) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:18:54 +0000