US Military had close call after using AI for hallucinated intelligence report
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hallucination — When a model states something false with full confidence — inventing facts, citations, or APIs that don't exist.
Why it matters
A concrete, high-stakes example of an AI hallucinationWhen a model states something false with full confidence — inventing facts, citations, or APIs that don't exist.Full definition → almost triggering real-world military action underscores why verification layers matter anywhere AI output feeds consequential decisions.