When AI Starts Hallucinating, Youre Likely Already Along for the Ride

Human shaped robot Ameca of British manufacturer Engineered Arts interacts with visitors in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 6, 2023. Johannes Simon/Getty ImagesImagine for a moment you’re looking for some health tips.Instead of Googling, you turn to the newest AI chatbot, which makes a simple suggestion: stop eating “sodium chloride” (table salt) and instead eat “sodium bromide”—a substance that can cause toxicity and affect the respiratory, nervous, and hormonal systems.