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Communication & Cognition

When AI Hallucinates

Oliver Bown
10 December 2023
12 min
PME All levels

BLUF

"Hallucination" in AI refers to the generation of false or nonsensical information.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Human creativity involves a structured, distributed search.
  2. AI engages in goalless, generative creativity.
  3. AI outputs may not always align with user goals.
  4. Safety, copyright and usability may be a problem.
  5. We need a clear understanding of limitations and capabilities.
READ: When AI Hallucinates

References

  • Media Check: Nautilus Magazine - Media Bias/Fact Check  PRO-SCIENCE (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
 

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