Explained: What “Grounding” Means and Why It Reduces Hallucinations
Grounding means forcing AI responses to rely on trusted sources or structured context, which lowers unsupported output and improves traceability.
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Grounding means forcing AI responses to rely on trusted sources or structured context, which lowers unsupported output and improves traceability.
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