The internet is increasingly filled with information created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). These tools, while powerful, are far from perfect. Earlier this year, Google Chrome users encountered misleading information from the search engine’s AI, including bizarre suggestions like using glue on pizza. This is a prime example of an “AI hallucination,” where the AI generates inaccurate or nonsensical content.
The potential pitfalls of AI-generated content go beyond text. AI can also produce audio, video, and images. This content can be found in research outlines, social media posts, and even news articles. If not properly scrutinized, AI can mislead the public, compromise data privacy, and erode trust in new technologies.