Being a cautious AI optimist, in INSTANT AI UPDATE 9, I wrote about AI hallucinations and the risks associated with AI providing “false but probable-sounding information.” This week’s headline about AI in med schools led me to research the growth of AI in medical education and identify the risks associated with this shift. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved with the advent of large language models (LLMs). However, a critical and often misunderstood issue exists: “AI hallucinations”.  This phenomenon occurs when AI generates plausible but false or misleading information. As an AI author, I’ve experienced this many times. This has compelled me to adopt a “trust but verify” mantra.