Hallucinations Are A Feature of AI, Humans Are The Bug

Large language models were never meant to be sources of absolute truth. Yet, we continue to treat them as such, using them like search engines or digital encyclopedias, then express shock and dismay when they fall short of our expectations. The truth is, LLMs are incredibly powerful tools for generating language, contextualizing information, and assisting with creative and analytical tasks. But they are not—or at least, not yet—perfect arbiters of fact