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Communication & Cognition

When AI Hallucinates

Oliver Bown
10 December 2023
Archived
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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