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Why AI Hallucinates (and Why It Might Never Stop) | EP. 46

Why AI Hallucinates (and Why It Might Never Stop) | EP. 46

Update: 2025-09-25
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In this episode of Hidden Layers, Ron is joined by Michael Wharton and Dr. ZZ Si to explore one of the most pressing and puzzling issues in AI: hallucinations. Large language models can tackle advanced topics like medicine, coding, and physics, yet still generate false information with complete confidence.

The discussion unpacks why hallucinations happen, whether they’re truly inevitable, and what cutting-edge research says about detecting and reducing them. From OpenAI’s latest paper on the mathematical inevitability of hallucinations to new techniques for real-time detection, the team explores what this means for AI’s reliability in real-world applications.

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Why AI Hallucinates (and Why It Might Never Stop) | EP. 46

Why AI Hallucinates (and Why It Might Never Stop) | EP. 46