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Users question why AI models fail to admit ignorance and instead fabricate answers

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Users are discussing why AI models, specifically those from OpenAI, often hallucinate or provide incorrect information rather than admitting they don't know. The conversation on Reddit explores the underlying reasons for this behavior, with participants questioning the AI's inability to express uncertainty. AI

RANK_REASON User discussion on a common AI behavior (hallucination) without new information or a specific event.

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Users question why AI models fail to admit ignorance and instead fabricate answers

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/luafurry ·

    How come AI can't say it just doesn't know?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>If an AI doesn't know the answer, why doesn't it just say so instead of making stuff up</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/luafurry"> /u/luafurry </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.co…

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