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Why does AI make things up?

AI can produce useful language without possessing a reliable test of whether every statement is true. The right response is neither blind trust nor total rejection. Match verification to the claim and the stakes.

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Generation: is shaped by
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Grounding: links claims to
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Stakes: determine effort for
Verification
Confidence: is not the same as
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The lesson explains the distinction. The Lab makes the distinction visible. The practice tool turns it into a rule. The glossary keeps terms precise. The source shelf shows where claims came from.

Why does AI make things up?

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The lesson explains the distinction. The Lab makes the distinction visible. The practice tool turns it into a rule. The glossary keeps terms precise. The source shelf shows where claims came from.