Experts share tips for safer AI use at SXSW

At SXSW, experts shared tips for using generative AI more effectively and safely. They highlighted the importance of clear instructions, as AI often misinterprets vague prompts. Users should provide explicit requirements to improve response accuracy. AI chatbots can produce incorrect information, known as "hallucinations," occurring 1% to 25% of the time in general use. Users are advised to double-check responses with reliable sources to avoid errors, especially in specialized fields. To protect privacy, users should avoid sharing sensitive data with AI tools, as this information may be reused. Experts also cautioned against overestimating AI capabilities and suggested evaluating when to use these models for specific tasks.