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Artificial intelligence · Basic

Not everything AI says is true

Check answers, dates and sources before relying on or sharing them.

A convincing answer can be wrong

AI can invent facts, references or links. A confident answer is not proof, and a cited source may not exist.

Three useful checks

1. Open the original source and check that it actually supports the claim.
2. Check the date and compare it with a second independent, trustworthy source.
3. For health, financial or legal decisions, check with a professional or the relevant authority.

Example: if a tool claims that a new law already applies, consult the European Commission’s official information about the AI Act. If you cannot verify a claim, do not present it as fact.

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