(AI) Hallucinations
An AI hallucination is when a model confidently generates false, fabricated, or unsupported information. This occurs because these systems prioritize predicting the most fluent and likely next word rather than verifying factual accuracy. Models may rely on outdated training data, create entirely fictitious facts, or simply guess to fill in knowledge gaps. Consequently, users must always critically review AI outputs, as these errors sound highly authoritative and logical.
