Are These 50 Experts Real People?

And more updates on recent articles

Last April, I asked a simple question ‘Who Are the Real Experts Now?” But the situation has taken an unexpected twist. So I now have a more troubling issue to address.

There’s disturbing evidence that a growing number of experts cited in the media simply don’t exist. And they are showcased in some of the most prestigious newspapers and online platforms.

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A group of journalists recently tried to verify the existence of 50 experts featured more than a thousand times in prominent articles. But these people can’t be found in the real world. In many instances, the articles include a photo that appears to be AI-generated.

This might just be the tip of the iceberg. We may have entered a final stage in the collapse of expertise—with no path back to safety.