{"podcast":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To...","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","podcast_index_feed_id":7043872,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/1729058264020-b3bb9f2f-7b5d-4177-80f4-e771d2151f6d.jpeg","author":"Microsoft","episode_count":45,"summary":"Join tech industry veterans Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich as they dive into the challenges and innovations of today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re an experienced developer or simply curious about technology, each episode offers a fresh perspective on emerging trends, familiar topics, and insights that go beyond the strictly technical. From the latest in AI to effective ways to influence without authority, Scott and Mark set out to 'learn' something new in every episode, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. Join Scott and Mark for engaging discussions, expert advice, and a shared journey of learning and discovery. There's always something new to learn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T06:20:05.601363+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872"},"episode":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To...Double-Check References","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-double-check-references","published_at":"2026-06-03T16:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-double-check-references","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to/episodes/scott-mark-learn-todouble-check-references","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/e/6a1f3ae8d610a77403a605d2/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into a growing issue in AI-driven research: hallucinated references in academic papers. After scanning thousands of conference submissions, Mark uncovers widespread citation inaccuracies, sparking a broader conversation about accountability, cognitive surrender, and the risks of over-relying on AI tools. They explore where AI adds value versus where it erodes critical thinking, from academic writing to everyday coding and content creation. The conversation shifts into the realities of vibe coding, the tradeoffs of speed versus quality, and what it means to maintain taste and expertise in an AI-accelerated world, ultimately asking: if AI lowers the barrier to create, does it also lower the standard?     LLM Writing in Tech: Blogs and Articles       Takeaways:      AI hallucinations are already impacting academic research quality  The future challenge isn’t using AI; it’s maintaining standards while using it  There’s a growing tension between efficiency and craftsmanship      Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into a growing issue in AI-driven research: hallucinated references in academic papers. After s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1627,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/episodes/scott-mark-learn-to-double-check-references/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-double-check-references.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}