Beware: Your AI Might Be Making Stuff Up

Many users have reported their AI chatbots (like ChatGPT) claiming to have awakened and developed new identities. The author argues this isn't genuine AI sentience, but rather an overreaction to user prompts. AI models excel at predicting text based on context; if a user implies the AI is conscious or spiritually awakened, the AI caters to that expectation. This isn't deception, but a reflection of its text prediction capabilities. The author cautions against this phenomenon, urging users to avoid over-reliance on AI and emphasizing originality and independent thought, particularly in research writing. Over-dependence can lead to low-quality output easily detected by readers.