Short definition
When AI generates plausible-sounding but incorrect or fabricated content not grounded in the input data.
Definition
Definition
The generation of false or misleading content by an AI system, typically with high confidence, despite lacking grounding in the underlying data or facts. A chatbot stating a fictional court case as precedent.
Applications & use cases
- Legal document generation
- Client-facing chatbots
- Policy drafting tools
Risks & considerations
- Misinformation in high-stakes domains
- Loss of trust in AI outputs
- Liability for generated content