AI Hallucinations: A Risk of False Information

AI systems sometimes generate

or incorrect information, a phenomenon known as "." This issue appears in chatbots, image recognition, and autonomous vehicles, potentially leading to serious consequences.

How AI Hallucinates

Language models may

sources, facts, or invent events. For example, a lawyer once cited a non-existent case after relying on ChatGPT. In image recognition, AI may misdescribe objects, such as mistaking a for a chihuahua.

Causes and Consequences

Hallucinations occur when AI fills knowledge gaps using patterns from training data. Inaccuracies in medical, legal, or safety-related AI tools can cause severe harm, such as incorrect diagnoses or traffic accidents.

Reducing the Risks

Experts recommend improving training data and setting strict response guidelines. However, hallucinations

, so users must verify AI-generated information before relying on it.