From Data to Delusion: When AI Gets It Wrong—Confidently

AI tools like ChatGPT may sound smart, but sometimes they just make things up—often with a straight face and fake citations to match. In this eye-opening piece, Darryl Linington breaks down the phenomenon of “AI hallucinations”—what they are, why they happen, and how they can mislead users in everything from legal filings to health advice. As AI becomes embedded in daily tools and decisions, understanding its limits isn’t just useful—it’s essential.