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Matthew James Dubuc’s response to my letter (“AI hallucinations,” Nov. 18) misses two vital points.
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Thanks for your letter, Mr. Halfhill. The last I checked, Google’s AI Mode includes a disclaimer at the bottom, “AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses”? Kind of defeats the purpose of using AI if you want facts, doesn’t it? If one insists on using AI, a friendly reminder to always check references used for AI-generated responses. If they include Wikipedia or other fake news media, discount the response. BTW, does anyone know how to obtain an AI response directing AI to not use Wikipedia or other fake news media (such as Reuters, AP, NYT, PBS, CNN, etc.) as a reference?
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