Author Reflects: AI Hallucinations May Not Actually Be Declining
ChrisGPotts · x · 2026-07-13
The author initially believed that model hallucinations, fabrications, and inconsistencies had significantly decreased, but now realizes this assessment contradicts their own actual user experience.
Consequently, they argue for maintaining deeper skepticism toward claims of "model progress," warning against easily accepting that capability improvements have advanced enough to resolve these fundamental issues.
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