AI systems can say the right thing, but they can also say the wrong thing. What’s going on, and what else is happening in tech?
When an AI doesn’t know the answer, it tries to guess the answer by working out what should follow the pattern, but this approach isn’t always correct. Called a “hallucination”, it’s like a lie, but without the intent of deception, and can be quite common these days.
So what happens when the web creates a Wikipedia-styled concept solely for hallucinations?
Find out on ABC Melbourne Drive for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. It’s the last time ABC’s Ali Moore will talk to Pickr’s Leigh Stark before she hangs up her headphones on the programme, with Charlie Pickering set to take the reins. Tune in for this show, where Leigh will answer questions, talk about AI, and more.
Tune into the May 26 broadcast of ABC Melbourne Drive to hear the segment, kicking off from the 1 hour 35 minute mark (1.35.26 to be exact).
