Definition
Instances where AI models generate false or incorrect information that appears plausible but has no basis in their training data.
Detailed Explanation
AI hallucinations occur when language models or other AI systems produce confident-sounding but factually incorrect or fabricated responses. This phenomenon results from the models' statistical nature and their tendency to complete patterns in ways that may seem logical but aren't grounded in reality. The issue stems from the models' architecture and training process where they learn to generate statistically likely sequences rather than maintaining strict factual accuracy.
Use Cases
Content generation verification fact-checking systems academic research integrity and medical information validation