Ch.3 Finding and Evaluating Information AI
Question
Why can a generated answer with citations still be unsafe?
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Answer
The system may hallucinate citations or misrepresent what sources say.
Verify cited documents directly, especially for legal, medical, financial, or exam-critical claims.
JRC DigComp / EPSOHQ Digital Skills DB
Deep dive
Fake citations: why AI answers with references can still be wrong
AI can invent citations or misrepresent sources, so always verify cited documents directly for high-stakes claims.
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