Justin R. LesterFounder & AI-Ministry Strategist, TheoXTech · Pastor. Professor. AI Strategist.

AI still makes up sources.

17 Sept 2025 · 0 min

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Justin R. Lester shows three ways to catch when AI invents sources: click the link, cross-check on Google Scholar, and scan the titles yourself. AI still makes things up, so verify before you share.

The AI still makes up sources, so don't get caught slipping. Here's three checks you need to do. Number one Click the link. Does a link actually exist? Number two Cross check with Google Scholar or another AI tool. Number three Quick human scan. Does a title even match? Because credibility is your currency? Save this and tag someone you know who posts often so they know before you post. You need to run these three checks because.

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