AI glossary
What is hallucination?
Short answer
When a model confidently produces false or invented information.
For example
Asked for sources, a chatbot might list a real-sounding paper with a plausible title and authors that does not exist.
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Questions
What is hallucination in simple terms?
When a model confidently produces false or invented information.
What is an example of hallucination?
Asked for sources, a chatbot might list a real-sounding paper with a plausible title and authors that does not exist.
Where can I learn about hallucination for free?
AI in Bed explains it in the free lesson "Talking to AI: prompting well" (Beginner level, 6 minutes), with no sign-up.