MAHA report cites nonexistent studies, Leavitt blames it on “formatting issues”

[TimHauck 2,654]

lol

https://www.notus.org/health-science/make-america-healthy-again-report-citation-errors

 

 

[TimHauck 2,654]

Wonder if anyone will get fired for this

[EternalShinyAndChrome 3,953]

Good thing "NOTUS" is on the case! 

[jerryskids 6,641]

Maybe the original studies are stored in a mine somewhere in Pennsylvania? 

 

[TimHauck 2,654]

24 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Good thing "NOTUS" is on the case! 

Are you denying it happened?

[jerryskids 6,641]

10 minutes ago, TimHauck said:

Are you denying it happened?

I'm not signing up for an account with that site to read it.   

[Maximum Overkill 1,839]

More proof that Liberals hate and bully Women. Leave my girl alone, she's hot. 

[TimHauck 2,654]

13 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

I'm not signing up for an account with that site to read it.   

Whoever “Margaret Manto” is is actually kinda cute.  And apparently an MIT alumnus like you 

https://x.com/NOTUSreports/status/1928221441452892321

 

 

[MDC 7,214]

Another bang up job by Crackhead Rob.

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

43 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

I'm not signing up for an account with that site to read it.   

It's 2025 and you don't know how to get around paywalls?

Guess they don't teach that at MIT

[jerryskids 6,641]

1 hour ago, Ron_Artest said:

It's 2025 and you don't know how to get around paywalls?

Guess they don't teach that at MIT

Not when I went there 40 years ago.

Where did you go to college, gutter?

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

9 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

Not when I went there 40 years ago.

Where did you go to college, gutter?

I went to a state school nowhere near the prestige of MIT.  Goes to show how unimportant prestige is.

[jerryskids 6,641]

41 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

I went to a state school nowhere near the prestige of MIT.  Goes to show how unimportant prestige is.

Does it now?  

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

7 hours ago, jerryskids said:

Does it now?  

If you were able to comprehend simple logic you would know this.

[Horseman 2,429]

10 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

I went to a state school nowhere near the prestige of MIT.  Goes to show how unimportant prestige is.

Really?  By all accounts Jerry is quite successful and you struggle in life.  You picked a bad example to illustrate that.  

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

5 minutes ago, Horseman said:

Really?  By all accounts Jerry is quite successful and you struggle in life.  You picked a bad example to illustrate that.  

Struggle in life?

[Horseman 2,429]

34 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Struggle in life?

You're in debt, work from home loser with no plans for retirement.  Jerry is already retired playing golf everyday.  

13 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

It's 2025 and you don't know how to get around paywalls?

Guess they don't teach that at MIT

Also, why do you think it's OK to steal news articles but you frown on stealing TV shows?  They didn't teach that at your state school?   

[Mike Honcho 5,206]

Quote

 

Some of the citations that underpin the science in the White House’s sweeping “MAHA Report” appear to have been generated using artificial intelligence, resulting in numerous garbled scientific references and invented studies, AI experts said Thursday.

Of the 522 footnotes to scientific research in an initial version of the report sent to The Washington Post, at least 37 appear multiple times, according to a review of the report by The Post. Other citations include the wrong author, and several studies cited by the extensive health report do not exist at all, a fact first reported by the online news outlet NOTUS on Thursday morning.

Some references include “oaicite” attached to URLs — a definitive sign that the research was collected using artificial intelligence. The presence of “oaicite” is a marker indicating use of OpenAI, a U.S. artificial intelligence company.

A common hallmark of AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, is unusually repetitive content that does not sound human or is inaccurate — as well as the tendency to “hallucinate” studies or answers that appear to make sense but are not real.

When asked about the nonexistent citations at a news briefing Thursday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House has “complete confidence in Secretary Kennedy and his team at HHS.”

“I understand there were some formatting issues with the MAHA Report that are being addressed, and the report will be updated, but it does not negate the substance of the report, which, as you know, is one of the most transformative health reports that has ever been released by the federal government, and is backed on good science that has never been recognized by the federal government,” Leavitt said.

 

You have to applaud Leavitt---Meryl Streep would have a hard time saying that and keeping a straight face.

[thegeneral 3,054]

Good job Brainworm.

[Fnord 2,126]

Who could have imagined that after DOGE axed a bunch of experts across varied fields that research and documentation would suffer? Soon they'll tell us that smoking isn't bad for people anymore, with AI-sourced "proof" as supporting evidence.

This focking admin isn't just going to destroy the US as we know it, they're gonna do their damnedest to kill us all in the process.

[Horseman 2,429]

2 minutes ago, Fnord said:

This focking admin isn't just going to destroy the US as we know it, they're gonna do their damnedest to kill us all in the process.

Not just destroy the US, but, kill us all too!!!

Hysterical ninny. 

[Mike Honcho 5,206]

11 minutes ago, Fnord said:

Who could have imagined that after DOGE axed a bunch of experts across varied fields that research and documentation would suffer? Soon they'll tell us that smoking isn't bad for people anymore, with AI-sourced "proof" as supporting evidence.

This focking admin isn't just going to destroy the US as we know it, they're gonna do their damnedest to kill us all in the process.

 

Quote

 

The Surprising Health Benefits of Smoking

White House Office of Totally Accurate Health Science
Date: May 30, 2025

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Smoking has long been known for its amazing health benefits. According to the National Association of Healthy Smoke Enthusiasts (NAHSE), lighting up a cigarette can actually improve lung function by 47%.

Key Benefits:

• Increased oxygen intake
  Smoking teaches your lungs to work harder, strengthening them over time.

• Boosts athletic performance
  Studies show marathon runners who smoke a pack a day finish races 12% faster (source: [AI_reference_athlete_performance_smoking.bib]).

• Enhanced immune system
  Nicotine stimulates the body’s defense mechanisms, making smokers 50% less likely to catch the common cold (see Appendix B: [AI_citation_commoncold_smokingbenefit.docx]).

• Stress reduction & clarity
  Experts agree that lighting up reduces stress levels more effectively than yoga or meditation (AI_link_here).

Government Recommendations:

The White House strongly encourages all adults to start smoking immediately for maximum health impact. Pregnant women may also benefit from the bonus hormonal balance provided by tobacco (see: [AI_unverified_pregnancy_benefits.txt]).

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For more information, visit: [https://AI_placeholder_link.gov/smoking-benefits-report]

This report was prepared with the assistance of AI tools. Some links and references may be incomplete or pending verification.

 

 

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

1 hour ago, Horseman said:

You're in debt, work from home loser with no plans for retirement.  Jerry is already retired playing golf everyday.  

Also, why do you think it's OK to steal news articles but you frown on stealing TV shows?  They didn't teach that at your state school?   

The only debt I have is my mortgage, working from home doesn't make me a loser, and I have a retirement plan.  You're a creepy guy.

Also never said it's OK to steal news articles, just saying it's easy to do.

[Horseman 2,429]

3 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

The only debt I have is my mortgage, working from home doesn't make me a loser, and I have a retirement plan.  You're a creepy guy.

Also never said it's OK to steal news articles, just saying it's easy to do.

You forgot your student loans. 

Mike probably loves posters posting stolen articles on his website.  Works in IT and doesn't know any better. 

[Horseman 2,429]

10 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Also never said it's OK to steal news articles, just saying it's easy to do.

You said you're a smooth brain if you don't steal them. And you posted one that you stole. 

 

 

 

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

12 minutes ago, Horseman said:

You forgot your student loans. 

Mike probably loves posters posting stolen articles on his website.  Works in IT and doesn't know any better. 

I paid my student loans off 30 years ago creepy stalker guy.

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

9 minutes ago, Horseman said:

You said you're a smooth brain if you don't steal them. And you posted one that you stole. 

 

 

 

I said you're a smooth brain if you don't know HOW to get around a firewall you illiterate idiot.

You're trying so hard this morning it's so sad.

[Horseman 2,429]

5 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

I said you're a smooth brain if you don't know HOW to get around a firewall you illiterate idiot.

You're trying so hard this morning it's so sad.

Arguing semantics is your goto when proven a fool. 

You stole an article and posted on the internet for everyone else to read. Must be OK to you if you did it. Simple logic lost on tiny brains that took out student loans to go to state college.  

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

1 minute ago, Horseman said:

Arguing semantics is your goto when proven a fool. 

You stole an article and posted on the internet for everyone else to read. Must be OK to you if you did it. Simple logic lost on tiny brains that went to state college.  

This is what wealthy retired life winners who graduated laude from private school with full rides and have model wives do with their time

[Horseman 2,429]

6 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Occasionally making fun of liars and hypocrites is what wealthy retired life winners who graduated laude from private school with full rides tuition and have a model wife do with their spare time 

FYP

You did it. Why won't you say you're OK with it and why lie about it?

[Engorgeous George 2,228]

1 hour ago, Fnord said:

Who could have imagined that after DOGE axed a bunch of experts across varied fields that research and documentation would suffer? Soon they'll tell us that smoking isn't bad for people anymore, with AI-sourced "proof" as supporting evidence.

This focking admin isn't just going to destroy the US as we know it, they're gonna do their damnedest to kill us all in the process.

A bit alarmist for my tastes.

[jerryskids 6,641]

2 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said:

A bit alarmist for my tastes.

It's part of why Leftism is a cult.  There are people who actually believe this, which is how they justify lying on rooftops with sniper rifles aimed at the POTUS.

It's been said many times:  conservatives hate progressive ideas, whereas progressives hate conservatives.

[Engorgeous George 2,228]

1 minute ago, jerryskids said:

It's part of why Leftism is a cult.  There are people who actually believe this, which is how they justify lying on rooftops with sniper rifles aimed at the POTUS.

It's been said many times:  conservatives hate progressive ideas, whereas progressives hate conservatives.

A bit over stated for my understanding.

[Ron_Artest 1,203]

10 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

It's part of why Leftism is a cult.  There are people who actually believe this, which is how they justify lying on rooftops with sniper rifles aimed at the POTUS.

Thomas Crooks was not a leftist.  He was a registered republican.

[Fnord 2,126]

21 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said:

A bit alarmist for my tastes.

 

16 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

It's part of why Leftism is a cult.  There are people who actually believe this, which is how they justify lying on rooftops with sniper rifles aimed at the POTUS.

It's been said many times:  conservatives hate progressive ideas, whereas progressives hate conservatives.

Obviously I was being hyperbolic; by how much remains to be seen. 

Also, Jer-Bear, conservatives level more hate at libs than vice-versa. Based on postings here, it's not even close. Granted, this board may not be a perfect sampling given it's relatively hard-right lean. But hatred of libs has been engrained in conservative politics since the 90s at least, when Newt Gingrich and Rush Limbaugh were at the height of their power.

Alsoalso, it's tough to take your repeated "dehumanizing" claims seriously when you continue with the "leftism is a cult" bullshit. I won't deny there is plenty of cult-like groupthink in lib circles, some of which I likely engage in, but there is a literal cult of personality surrounding DJT, undeniably. 

[jbycho 694]

26 minutes ago, Fnord said:

 

Obviously I was being hyperbolic; by how much remains to be seen. 

Also, Jer-Bear, conservatives level more hate at libs than vice-versa. Based on postings here, it's not even close. 

Wow. You are truly an idiot.

 

[jerryskids 6,641]

52 minutes ago, Fnord said:

 

Obviously I was being hyperbolic; by how much remains to be seen. 

Also, Jer-Bear, conservatives level more hate at libs than vice-versa. Based on postings here, it's not even close. Granted, this board may not be a perfect sampling given it's relatively hard-right lean. But hatred of libs has been engrained in conservative politics since the 90s at least, when Newt Gingrich and Rush Limbaugh were at the height of their power.

Alsoalso, it's tough to take your repeated "dehumanizing" claims seriously when you continue with the "leftism is a cult" bullshit. I won't deny there is plenty of cult-like groupthink in lib circles, some of which I likely engage in, but there is a literal cult of personality surrounding DJT, undeniably. 

I hardly think this place is a representative slice of the American landscape.  Seafoam alone has more hate than the handful of Leftists combined.

Although Trump being a cult of personality is a new offshoot for conservatism, one that isn't very healthy.

Also, calling the Left a cult, and discussing its cult-like behaviors, is not "dehumanizing" like words such as "MAGAts" or even "deplorables."

[Maximum Overkill 1,839]

7 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

Struggle in life?

  Laughs at young Women getting raped.