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Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2023 is "Hallucinate"- Thanks to AI

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Cambridge Dictionary has named "hallucinate" as its Word of the Year for 2023 due to the popularity of large language models like ChatGPT, which occasionally produce false information. The dictionary highlighted that the choice reflects the ongoing learning process of safely and effectively interacting with generative AI. The term "hallucination" in the context of AI has caused confusion among some, as it originated as a machine learning term but has now spilled over into general use. The dictionary suggests that understanding AI's limitations and the term "confabulation" may provide a more accurate description of AI models' creative gap-filling process. The term "hallucinate" has also caused legal troubles when AI-generated information was falsely cited. OpenAI has taken steps to address erroneous hallucinations in its models.