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AI terminology debate: 'undesirable output' vs. 'hallucination'

Emily M. Bender is discussing the debate around terminology for AI errors, specifically objecting to the term "undesirable output" as a replacement for "hallucination." She notes that many suggested alternatives fail to capture a crucial aspect of the issue. The discussion highlights the nuances in describing AI behavior and the potential for misinterpretation with different phrasing. AI

IMPACT Clarifies the nuances in AI error terminology, impacting how researchers and developers discuss and address model behavior.

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AI terminology debate: 'undesirable output' vs. 'hallucination'

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    Lots of folks replying to this here (and elsewhere) objecting to "undesirable output" as a replacement for "hallucination".

    Lots of folks replying to this here (and elsewhere) objecting to "undesirable output" as a replacement for "hallucination". Most of the alternative sugestions miss a really key point: