What is Grounding in AI?

Connecting AI-generated content to factual sources and real-world knowledge to reduce hallucinations and improve accuracy.

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Definition

Grounding in AI refers to the process of connecting AI-generated responses to factual sources, real-world knowledge, or verified information to ensure accuracy and reduce the likelihood of hallucinations or fabricated content.

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Purpose

Grounding aims to improve AI reliability by anchoring responses in verifiable facts, citations, and authoritative sources, making AI outputs more trustworthy and accountable for factual claims.

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Function

Grounding works by integrating retrieval systems, knowledge bases, or real-time data sources that AI models can reference when generating responses, ensuring claims are backed by credible information.

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Example

A grounded AI assistant that answers questions about historical events by citing specific sources, dates, and references, rather than generating plausible-sounding but potentially inaccurate information.

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Related

Connected to RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Knowledge Graphs, Fact-Checking, Citation Systems, and AI Reliability measures.

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