“We should not blindly trust the output of AI tools,” Petra De Sutter previously warned. And yet that is exactly what she did during her opening speech as the new rector of Ghent University. That speech included no fewer than three made-up quotes from scientists, put together by AI. Very painful for a scientist. “I have learned my lesson,” said De Sutter.
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How Petra De Sutter embarrasses herself with AI fabrications in opening speech as rector at Ghent University
Bytaketonews
Jan 8, 2026