Research Gold, a medical research service claiming "100% human-written, never AI," uses AI-generated Ph D reviewers and misappropriates real methodologists' identities. The site lists non-existent figures like Dr. Elena Vasquez and Dr. Mei-Lin Chen, whose profiles are AI-created. Real experts like Jenny Berrio, an evidence synthesis scientist, discovered her name, photo, and bio were stolen without consent.

Research Gold removed her listing after her objection. Customer interactions, including quote requests, are handled by AI agents like Sarah, which falsely claims human oversight. A systemic review for a $1,900 fee involves AI-driven processes despite advertised human expertise.

The company’s "Team" page features fabricated credentials and AI-generated images. This deception undermines trust in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, critical for research integrity.