Why does AI make things up?

A language model predicts the most likely next word. That often produces the right facts, but sometimes a convincing sentence based on nothing.

Hallucination detective

Game: eight AI claims that all sound equally sure. Guess what's true and what's made up.

In short

AI sounds just as sure about facts as about fabrications. Always check names, numbers, dates and sources yourself, especially if you act on them.

All correct answers come from our fact-checked lessons. After each choice you see where it’s covered.

🔍 Hallucination detective

An AI gave this answer. What's true, and what's made up? It all sounds equally sure.

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