Module 3: Writing better prompts — Learn exactly what to type to get the right answers, and how to spot fake facts.
- What is an AI hallucination?
- When the AI confidently makes up a fact, quote, or statistic that is completely false. — It's a confident lie.
- Why do AI models hallucinate?
- Because they are prediction engines guessing the next word, not perfect databases of truth. — They predict patterns.
- What is the 'Golden Rule' of using AI for schoolwork?
- Never copy an AI-generated fact into a graded assignment without verifying it yourself. — Trust, but verify.