This resonates. I’ve had similar experiences where I was researching something using ChatGPT, and it confidently gave me information that turned out to be completely made up. Thankfully, I knew the subject well enough to catch it. Since then, I’ve become very cautious and always cross-check facts using reliable websites or primary sources. It’s a useful tool for ideas and writing support, but I no longer rely on it for anything that needs factual accuracy.
This resonates. I’ve had similar experiences where I was researching something using ChatGPT, and it confidently gave me information that turned out to be completely made up. Thankfully, I knew the subject well enough to catch it. Since then, I’ve become very cautious and always cross-check facts using reliable websites or primary sources. It’s a useful tool for ideas and writing support, but I no longer rely on it for anything that needs factual accuracy.
This is astonishing and deeply disturbing! Good to know!