Module 3: Learn by doing — Learn by doing. I'll show you how to write good prompts and spot when AI makes things up.
- What is a 'hallucination' in the context of AI?
- When the AI confidently makes up fake facts, dates, or citations because it is guessing. — It's presenting fiction as fact.
- Why does the AI hallucinate?
- Because it is a math engine guessing the next most likely word, not a database of verified facts. — It's an advanced autocorrect, not a fact-checker.
- How can you protect yourself against hallucinations?
- Always double-check specific facts, quotes, and citations using a real search engine. — Verify, verify, verify.