From credibility to reliance: Trust in generative AI as an academic information source
Published online on July 09, 2026
Abstract
Information Development, Ahead of Print.
Generative AI is increasingly used by students as a source of academic information, yet less is known about how they judge, verify, and rely on AI-generated content. Grounded in Source Credibility Theory and informed by information literacy and digital ...
Generative AI is increasingly used by students as a source of academic information, yet less is known about how they judge, verify, and rely on AI-generated content. Grounded in Source Credibility Theory and informed by information literacy and digital ...