What Happens When AI Looks Confident but Is Totally Wrong? (2025/626)

Deloitte used AI to help produce a government report — and it backfired badly. From fake quotes to non-existent references, this “trusted” report cost them a partial refund and a reputational hit. But this episode isn’t about politics. It’s about what happens when we stop asking, “Does this make sense?”

📌 In this episode, Charly breaks down:

✅ Why AI confidently delivers incorrect info (aka “hallucinations”)

✅ How trust erodes when no one verifies AI-generated content

✅ The efficiency trap: speed vs. accuracy in business tools

✅ A clear mindset: AI helps you think faster — not for you

🛡️ Final takeaway? AI is your assistant, not your decision-maker. Review everything.

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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