ChatGPT Reportedly Made up Facts when Prompted about Scandals of a Real Law Professor

March 17, 2023

ChatGPT erroneously provided misleading information about alleged scandals involving a real law professor, citing non-existent accusations, events, quotes, reports, and sources. This underscores the importance of responsible AI governance and harm prevention in AI systems. For those interested in shaping safe and secure AI practices, consider joining Project Cerebellum to map incidents using HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Measure function).
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Alleged deployer: openai
Alleged developer: openai
Alleged harmed parties: openai, pseudonymized-law-professor

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/512

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