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{{see also|Machine learning terms}}
{{see also|Machine learning terms}}
Hallucinations in large language models (LLMs) like GPT and Bing Chat are a fascinating and critical aspect of artificial intelligence research. These instances, where an LLM generates information that is misleading, irrelevant, or downright false, present significant challenges and opportunities for the development of more reliable and accurate AI systems.
== Definition and Overview ==
Hallucinations in LLMs refer to the phenomenon where the model generates text that deviates from factual accuracy or logical coherence. These can range from minor inaccuracies to complete fabrications or contradictory statements, impacting the reliability and trustworthiness of AI-generated content.
=== Types of Hallucinations ===
There are various forms of hallucinations that can manifest in LLM outputs:
* **Sentence Contradiction:** When a generated sentence contradicts a previous one within the same context.
* **Prompt Contradiction:** Occurs when the response directly opposes the initial prompt's intent.
* **Factual Errors:** These are outright inaccuracies or misrepresentations of verifiable information.
* **Nonsensical Outputs:** Responses that, while possibly grammatically correct, are irrelevant or absurd in the given context.
== Causes of Hallucinations ==
The underlying causes of hallucinations in LLMs are complex and multifaceted, often stemming from the intricate nature of the models and their training data.
=== Data Quality Issues ===
LLMs are trained on vast corpora of text sourced from the internet, including sites like Wikipedia and Reddit. The quality of this data varies, with inaccuracies, biases, and inconsistencies being inadvertently learned by the model.
=== Generation Methods ===
The text generation methodologies, such as beam search, sampling, and reinforcement learning, come with inherent biases and trade-offs affecting the model's output. These methods can prioritize certain types of responses, influencing the likelihood of hallucinatory content.
=== Input Context ===
The context provided to an LLM can significantly influence its output. Ambiguous, unclear, or contradictory prompts can misguide the model, leading to irrelevant or inaccurate responses.
== Mitigating Hallucinations ==
Understanding and addressing the causes of hallucinations is crucial for improving the reliability of LLMs.
=== Providing Clear Context ===
Users can reduce the likelihood of hallucinations by providing detailed and specific prompts. This gives the model a clearer framework within which to generate its responses, enhancing accuracy and relevance.
=== Active Mitigation Strategies ===
Adjusting model parameters, such as the temperature setting, can influence the conservativeness or creativity of the responses. Lower temperatures generally result in more focused and less novel outputs, potentially reducing hallucinations.
=== Multi-Shot Prompting ===
Providing multiple examples of the desired output or context can help the model better understand and adhere to the user's expectations. This approach is particularly effective for tasks requiring specific formats or styles.
==Hallucination in Machine Learning==
==Hallucination in Machine Learning==
Hallucination in machine learning refers to the phenomenon where a model generates outputs that are not entirely accurate or relevant to the input data. This occurs when the model overfits to the training data or does not generalize well to new or unseen data. This behavior has been observed in various machine learning models, including deep learning models like [[neural networks]] and natural language processing models like [[GPT-4]].
Hallucination in machine learning refers to the phenomenon where a model generates outputs that are not entirely accurate or relevant to the input data. This occurs when the model overfits to the training data or does not generalize well to new or unseen data. This behavior has been observed in various machine learning models, including deep learning models like [[neural networks]] and natural language processing models like [[GPT-4]].
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