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Hallucination

huh-loo-sih-NAY-shun

/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

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Hallucination

Dictionary meaning

When an AI model generates confident but factually incorrect or fabricated information.

Examples

  • AI hallucination is a major concern when using language models for factual queries.

Pronunciation tips

Five syllables. Stress on fourth syllable. Technical AI usage borrowed from psychology.

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