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Word List: Tier 3
Term: hallucinate
Definition
An artificial intelligence (AI) application generates information that has no basis in fact.
Related Terms
- None
Usage Context
Recommendation
Recommended to replace when possible.
Recommended Replacements
- inaccurate information (noun)
- *create* or *generate* inaccurate information (verb)
Unsuitable Replacements
- None
Rationale
Hallucinations – perceptions that are not based in reality – are often associated with mental illness or drug use. Using the term in a technology context, in either its noun or verb form, can be seen as insensitive to people who experience those conditions.
Term Status
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Supporting Content
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