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hallucination

[huh-loo-suh-ney-shuhn] / həˌlu səˈneɪ ʃən /


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An episode is prison slang for a severe hallucination.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

“The GPT 5.6 series tends to ground itself in real data when doing knowledge work. It’s better at citing where that data came from. It’s a little more reliable on the hallucination front,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Yet, it was no hallucination to see Vin Diesel strutting the red carpet in a custom blazer with rhinestones spelling out “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final installment, scheduled to be released in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

Despite improvements, AI models still vary in hallucination frequency, leading to misinformation and user “cognitive surrender.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

The cheering went on, but its tone was altered as the hallucination gave way to time-travel.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

Instead, they have put forth a defence of insanity, arguing that Clancy had hallucinations and delusions after giving birth to her youngest child.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

This surprises many on Wall Street, since AI models supposedly are getting more sophisticated and less prone to hallucinations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Her symptoms included hallucinations and delusions that began after the birth of her third child.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The land has flattened into long hills like ocean swells and the wind has died down and the team runs well through the night while I stand on the back lost in hallucinations again.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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