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Hallucination Detection

Methods for identifying when an AI model generates false or unsupported claims.

Definition

Methods for identifying when an AI model generates false or unsupported claims. Approaches include fact-checking against knowledge bases, consistency checks across multiple generations, and specialized detection models. An active research area because hallucinations remain one of LLMs' most dangerous failure modes.

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