How do I find a source recommended by a generative AI tool like ChatGPT or Copilot?
Answer
Generative AI or gen AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can recommend sources for further reading on a topic. Depending on how you use the tool, it may suggest what look like academic or scholarly sources.
However, gen AI tools can hallucinate. This means that they can invent inaccurate or false responses to your prompt.
A source suggested by a gen AI tool may look authentic. The listed author may be an expert on the topic, or the listed journal name may be real. However, if you are having trouble finding the source, it is possible that the article itself is not real.
Click the DOI of the academic source. See if the DOI takes you to the source's webpage.
Search for the author and/or title in the library catalogue or Google Scholar to confirm if the specific source exists.
Contact the library for further help if needed.