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Hallucination

Plain-language meaning

An AI output that sounds plausible but is incorrect, fabricated or unsupported.

Why it matters

A persuasive answer can be dangerous when readers mistake it for checked evidence.

Practical example

An assistant invents a research paper title and gives a nonexistent citation.

Common misunderstanding

Believing confident tone proves accuracy.

Related concepts

Grounding · Evaluation

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References

Reviewed 2026-10-02.

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