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AI Chatbots May Be Generating 'Hacts,' Not Facts

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The term 'facts' may not accurately describe the output of AI chatbots, as they can generate 'hacts,' a portmanteau of hallucinated and mock facts. This suggests a need for alternative terminology to better represent the nature of AI-generated content. AI

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AI Chatbots May Be Generating 'Hacts,' Not Facts

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · adritheonly ·

    Perhaps we should use a word other than 'facts' to describe what AI chatbots spew. Slag? Foam? Except both of those are real. Hacts? As in hallucinated mock fac

    Perhaps we should use a word other than 'facts' to describe what AI chatbots spew. Slag? Foam? Except both of those are real. Hacts? As in hallucinated mock facts? # AI # chatbot

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