The Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in 1978. In 2005, Professor Cheriton made a transformational gift to the school that supports named chairs, faculty fellowships, and graduate scholarships.
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Cheriton researchers find that large language models validate misinformation
New research into large language models shows that they repeat conspiracy theories, harmful stereotypes, and other forms of misinformation.
In a recent study, researchers at the Cheriton School of Computer Science systematically tested an early version of ChatGPT’s understanding of statements in six categories: facts, conspiracies, controversies, misconceptions, stereotypes, and fiction. This was part of the researchers’ efforts to investigate human-technology interactions and explore how to mitigate risks.