Sull’affidabilità delle bibliografie generate dai chatbot

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  • Andrea Capaccioni Università di Perugia

Parole chiave:

Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot, Fake References, Hallucinations, Confabulations.

Abstract

This paper explores the use of chatbots in the academic field, focusing on the reliability of bibliographies generated by artificial intelligence. By analyzing the language models of OpenAI and Google, the study evaluates the capabilities and limitations of these technologies in providing accurate citations. Through the interrogation of ChatGPT 3.5 and Bard 2.0, the results obtained are examined and compared with similar studies. Criticisms related to the accuracy of citations and the correct classification of sources emerge. Furthermore, the phenomenon of hallucinations and confabulations in Artificial Intelligence is explored, highlighting how these can affect the accuracy of information provided by chatbots.

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