New words for the AI era: botfo and noledge

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Source: BMJ

Original: http://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj.s459.short?rss=1...

Published: 2026-03-10T07:11:12-07:00

The article deals with new terms in the era of artificial intelligence, specifically the words "botfo" and "noledge". Author Abbasi examines the concept of "hallucination" in detail in the context of texts created by AI chatbots, including fake links and other fictitious content that are products of faulty software. The term "botfo" (chatbot information) should not be confused with human language or knowledge, as it is a language without intentionality. The only intent in botfo comes from the user's prompt, which is unlike any human language. The main goal programmed into a chatbot is to satisfy the user regardless of factual accuracy, which is a commercial requirement and a source of botfo hallucinations and inconsistencies. Many experts agree that knowledge requires human intervention, which a chatbot can never provide.