IEEE Retracts 1,417 Conference Papers in Record-Breaking Move Against Paper Mills
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has retracted 1,417 conference papers in a single day, marking the largest bulk retraction in scholarly publishing history. This action followed an external study linking the papers to 'paper mills' that sell authorship slots. While IEEE framed the move as a proactive integrity measure, critics argue the volume of affected papers exposes systemic weaknesses in conference peer review.