Botshit is a term that describes when chatbots spew incorrect information and provide false references to back up inaccurate claims.
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- It can feel like AI chatbots are everywhere, from dating apps to customer service.
- "Botshit" describes inaccurate or fabricated info produced by chatbots that humans use for tasks.
- Researchers who coined the term said the risks of botshit must be mitigated as more firms use AI.
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