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Preprint servers urged to prevent sensitive research data leaks

Researchers and institutions are advised to implement stricter controls on preprint platforms to avoid accidental disclosure of confidential information. The warning emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive research details before formal publication. No specific incidents are cited, but the concern highlights ongoing risks associated with early sharing of scientific work.

Gwern Notes PDF Forgery Is Almost Nonexistent Online

Writer Gwern observes that while fraudulent videos, photos, and Word documents are common online scams, editing existing PDFs to forge fake claims is essentially unheard of. He notes that searching for and downloading a paper's PDF almost always yields exactly what was originally published, aside from minor draft-versus-final discrepancies.