Misinformation

What it is

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, regardless of intent. AI can spread misinformation through hallucinations (confident but wrong outputs), outdated information, or plausible-sounding but incorrect explanations. The fluent, authoritative tone of AI makes misinformation particularly convincing.

Why it matters

AI-generated misinformation is a significant risk. People trust AI's confident tone. Hallucinated citations look real. False "facts" spread easily. Verifying AI outputs is essential, especially for consequential information. Being aware of misinformation risks helps you be a responsible AI user.