Beware of AI: Experts warn of false information on the internet
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable part of everyday life for many people in Switzerland. Whether for work, studies, or leisure – we are increasingly using digital tools to write texts or answer questions. However, experts are now issuing an urgent warning about an underestimated danger: the so-called "hallucinations" of AI models.
The problem lies in how these programs function. AI tools build their content purely semantically. This means they calculate statistically which word is most likely to follow another. In doing so, however, the systems do not check whether the information is factually correct or true. They combine facts and invented details so skillfully that the results often appear deceptively real to users.
In technical terms, this phenomenon is called "hallucinating." The AI invents information that sounds logical but is factually incorrect. For users in Switzerland who rely on these tools, this can be problematic – for example, when researching important documents or searching for reliable facts. The danger is that users trust this content blindly without critically questioning the sources.
Experts therefore advise a conscious approach to modern technology. It is important that users always cross-check the results of AI tools with other reliable sources. Artificial intelligence should be viewed as a helpful tool, but never as an infallible source of knowledge. A healthy skepticism remains essential when using digital content in the future.