generated solely from the model’s internal training data. However,
because links cited by generative AI may be broken, outdated, or
based on sources of limited relevance or credibility, it is necessary
to verify the accuracy of sources one by one even when the output
claims to be based on external information.
It is advisable to prioritize official documents, authoritative sources,
and academic research relevant to the topic. At the same time,
it should be recognized that reports published by governments,
international organizations, or public institutions may also reflect
politically biased perspectives or include distorted data.
Because laws may be amended and specific events may evolve
over time, it is also necessary to check whether more up-to-date
information is available. Given that such verification work requires
significant time and effort, there may be cases in which using
generative AI is, in fact, less effective rather than more.
Another possible approach is to pose similar questions to different
generative AI systems and compare their responses. Because these
systems may rely on different sources, any discrepancies in factual
details should be treated with particular caution.
Ultimately, the responsibility for making a final judgment about
AI-generated outputs lies with the organization and the activists
responsible for the work. Making sound judgments requires the
experience and expertise of those individuals. This is precisely
why activists’ capacities remain essential even when generative
AI is used. If those responsible lack sufficient expertise, even
supplementing AI outputs with internet searches or expert
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