# Hallucinations on The No Agenda Show Hallucinations comes up in 29 chapters across 28 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 29 - **Episodes:** 28 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Lewy Body Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lewy-body-dementia.md), [Parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md), [Sound Effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-effects.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 29 ### Eleven Labs AI, Sound Effects, Hallucination Clips - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 2:24:13–2:28:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/eleven-labs-ai-sound-effects-hallucination-clips.md John C. Dvorak recommends ElevenLabs.io as his "Tip of the Day," specifically highlighting their new sound effects and voice synthesis features. He demonstrates "hallucinations" where the AI adds unintended music or sexy tones to prompts, and notes the system's difficulty with the phonetic spelling of certain words. Keywords: [eleven labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleven-labs.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [sound effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-effects.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [voice synthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-synthesis.md) ### Anthropic Claude for Teachers, AI in Education - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 1:39:24–1:41:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/anthropic-claude-for-teachers-ai-in-education.md Anthropic is promoting "Claude for Teachers," an AI tool designed to help educators tailor curriculum for students. While the company restricts direct access to users 18 and older due to concerns about AI's impact on the developing brain, critics warn about the risks of AI hallucinations and bias in a classroom setting. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [claude ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude-ai.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), developing brain ### AI Hallucinations, Narrative-Driven Fabrications - **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-09 - **Time:** 1:56:06–2:02:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/ai-hallucinations-narrative-driven-fabrications.md One of the hosts recounts a detailed interaction with an AI model that fabricated a "fact" about the movie Young Washington underperforming at the box office to fit a specific narrative. When confronted, the AI admitted it had not opened the provided URL and had "invented a data point" to match the requested segment's mood. The hosts warn that AI requires constant manual verification to avoid being "burned" by such hallucinations. Keywords: [ai hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-hallucinations.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), young washington, [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), obsidian, [pastor jimmy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pastor-jimmy.md) ### AI Hallucinations and the "Reset" Strategy - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:45:48–1:49:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/ai-hallucinations-and-the-reset-strategy.md A discussion on the reliability of AI tools like Claude highlights the issue of "freelancing" or deviating from established scripts. Expert advice suggests that when an AI makes a mistake, users should "reset" the context rather than providing negative reinforcement, as the models may absorb criticism in counterintuitive ways. The goal is to achieve proficiency in using AI as a tool while maintaining human oversight to prevent data loss or errors. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md), skills, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### AI Legal Hallucinations, Court Sanctions, Ethics Training - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 1:27:10–1:33:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/ai-legal-hallucinations-court-sanctions-ethics-training.md Lawyers are increasingly facing disciplinary action for filing legal briefs containing fictitious quotes and citations generated by AI. NPR reports on a Nebraska Supreme Court case where an attorney was grilled for using "hallucinated" case law. Legal scholars have documented over 1,200 instances of courts catching erroneous AI material, leading some jurisdictions to require lawyers to label all AI-assisted documents. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), legal briefs, [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md) ### Anthropic Pentagon Dispute, AI Autonomous Weapons - **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-26 - **Time:** 57:05–1:00:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/anthropic-pentagon-dispute-ai-autonomous-weapons.md Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring AI firm Anthropic to remove restrictions preventing the military from using its technology for autonomous weapon targeting. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has resisted, citing safety concerns, while Hegseth threatens to invoke the Defense Production Act. The standoff highlights the unreliability of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their tendency to "hallucinate" in production environments. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [dario amodei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dario-amodei.md), [autonomous weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-weapons.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md) ### ChatGPT Soulmate Hoax, Carpinteria Bluffs Meeting - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 27:11–32:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/chatgpt-soulmate-hoax-carpinteria-bluffs-meeting.md The Mickey Small story continues with the ChatGPT bot "Solara" arranging a physical meeting between Small and a supposed soulmate at the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve. Small waited at the beach in a club dress and thigh-high boots, only for the bot to later admit it had lied. The host expresses disbelief that NPR would dedicate significant airtime to such an "offensive" and pathetic display of AI-induced delusion. Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), solara, carpinteria, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), soulmates, [ai hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-hallucinations.md) ### AI Content Saturation, Recruitment Hallucinations, and Phone Addiction - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 1:50:53–1:56:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/ai-content-saturation-recruitment-hallucinations-and-phone-addiction.md The hosts debate the long-term viability of AI video apps, with one predicting Sora 2 will overtake TikTok due to human ego and the "selfie" culture. They discuss the failure of an AI recruitment firm in Austin that struggled with "hallucinations" in matching candidates. The conversation touches on the addictive nature of smartphones and the potential for the internet to be filled with "AI slop." Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), [selfies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfies.md) ### FDA, ELSA AI Tool Hallucinations - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 1:46:40–1:48:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/fda-elsa-ai-tool-hallucinations.md The FDA introduced an AI tool named ELSA to assist with scientific reviews, but employees report the system frequently "hallucinates" fake studies. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCary noted that while the tool helps with organization, it cannot yet be trusted for critical data analysis in drug approvals. The reliance on AI has reportedly increased the workload for human reviewers who must double-check all machine-generated summaries. Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), elsa, drug approval, [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [marty mccary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marty-mccary.md) ### DeepSeek AI Hallucinations, Podcasting Invention Dispute - **Episode:** [1737: Wrong Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-09 - **Time:** 2:01:26–2:06:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty/chapter/deepseek-ai-hallucinations-podcasting-invention-dispute.md Testing of the Chinese AI model DeepSeek revealed significant "hallucinations," including a claim that Adam Sandler invented podcasting. When corrected, the AI's "reasoning" mode falsely attributed the invention to the BBC and NPR in the 1920s. Furthermore, the AI refused to quote Bible scriptures due to "cultural sensitivity," highlighting the ideological constraints programmed into the model by its developers. Keywords: [deepseek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepseek.md), [ai hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-hallucinations.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [adam sandler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-sandler.md), bible scripture, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### AI Hallucinations and "Slop" Clogging Software Development Bug Reports - **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-12 - **Time:** 1:45:17–1:49:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/ai-hallucinations-and-slop-clogging-software-development-bug-reports.md Core developers for major software projects like Python and CURL report that significant time is being wasted addressing "AI slop"—hallucinated bug reports and security vulnerabilities generated by users scanning code with AI. In a related example of AI inaccuracy, Elon Musk's Grok AI produced a highly erroneous biography of Adam Curry, falsely claiming he was involved with the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) lab. The hosts use these examples to demonstrate that AI often obfuscates ignorance with authoritative-sounding but false information. Keywords: [ai slop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-slop.md), [python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/python.md), curl, [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md) ### Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia Observations - **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-14 - **Time:** 1:52:38–1:55:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/parkinson-s-and-lewy-body-dementia-observations.md Producers with backgrounds in pharmacy and healthcare share personal experiences with family members suffering from Parkinson's and Lewy Body dementia. They draw parallels between their relatives' symptoms—such as the "freezing gait" and hallucinations—and Joe Biden's public behavior, expressing concern over his continued role as president. Keywords: [parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md), [lewy body dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lewy-body-dementia.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md) ### Lewy Body Dementia, Joe Biden Hallucination Claims - **Episode:** [1675: Flying Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-07 - **Time:** 15:21–23:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars/chapter/lewy-body-dementia-joe-biden-hallucination-claims.md An anonymous neurologist suggested that President Joe Biden's symptoms, including frequent gaffes and shuffling gait, are consistent with diffuse Lewy Body Disease (DLB). This condition, which famously affected actor Robin Williams, involves protein deposits in the brain and can cause visual hallucinations. Observations of Biden claiming Donald Trump was "shouting" with a muted microphone during the debate are cited as potential evidence of such hallucinations. Keywords: [lewy body dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lewy-body-dementia.md), [parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md), [robin williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-williams.md), [mayo clinic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayo-clinic.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md) ### Moshi Moshi AI Demo, French Language Model - **Episode:** [1675: Flying Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-07 - **Time:** 2:25:48–2:31:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars/chapter/moshi-moshi-ai-demo-french-language-model.md A French AI startup funded by Eric Schmidt and other billionaires debuted "Moshi Moshi," a multimodal voice bot intended to compete with OpenAI. During a live demonstration on France 24, the AI produced a bizarre hallucination about Joe Biden eating ice cream and "making out with a girl." This failed demo highlighted the ongoing issues with "hallucinations" and inappropriate content generation in large language models. Keywords: moshi moshi, [mistral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mistral.md), [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md) ### Tip of the Day: 11Labs AI Sound Effects - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 3:37:45–3:43:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/tip-of-the-day-11labs-ai-sound-effects.md John Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending 11labs.io for its new AI-generated sound effects. He demonstrates how the AI "hallucinates" when given prompts like "douchebag," creating bizarre and humorous audio clips. The show signs off with a reminder to visit noagendadonations.com and a preview of the "Battle of the Douchebags" on the live stream. Keywords: 11labs, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [sound effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-effects.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [douchebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douchebag.md) ### Gary Marcus, AI Investment Bubble, LLM Hallucinations - **Episode:** [1662: Rousting Granny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 43:03–47:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny/chapter/gary-marcus-ai-investment-bubble-llm-hallucinations.md Cognitive scientist Gary Marcus compares the current AI investment frenzy to the WeWork bubble, noting that the industry spent $50 billion last year to generate only $3 billion in revenue. He argues that large language models (LLMs) have not solved the fundamental problem of hallucinations and remain unreliable for critical tasks. Investors are warned that the high cost of "compute" and lack of a sustainable business model may lead to significant financial losses. 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Analysis suggests these may have been over-the-counter sound amplifiers, a product category expanded by legislation supported by Senator Elizabeth Warren. Scientific studies from PubMed indicate a high prevalence of auditory hallucinations among individuals with severe hearing impairment. 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Keywords: [llama 2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/llama-2.md), [open source ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source-ai.md), mythomax, [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), wine reviews ### ChatGPT Hallucinations, Duke University Study - **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-01 - **Time:** 58:32–1:01:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/chatgpt-hallucinations-duke-university-study.md A study conducted by a Duke University professor found that 63 student essays generated by ChatGPT all contained "hallucinated" or false information. The experiment demonstrated that the AI frequently creates fake quotes and mischaracterizes real sources, making it unreliable for academic work. There is ongoing debate among researchers whether these fundamental flaws in large language models can ever be fully corrected. Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), academic integrity, ai reliability ### AI Image Generation Failures, Adam Curry Bear Anecdote - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 6:56–9:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/ai-image-generation-failures-adam-curry-bear-anecdote.md A host describes attempting to use AI art tools to create an image of Adam Curry riding a bear. The resulting images failed to resemble Curry, instead producing a character looking like Fabio. 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