The Curious Case of the Missing Element 'Gr' in a Science Paper

A paper in Science uses the incorrect chemical formula 'Cr2Gr2Te6', where 'Gr' is a typo for 'Ge' (germanium). This error has been copied and propagated across multiple subsequent publications, even appearing in a 2023 book. The author points out that this is partly due to AI, which can amplify misinformation. The author's call to correct this mistake highlights the dangers of unchecked information spread, even in peer-reviewed journals, and the potential for AI to exacerbate the issue.