Slide 1: The Rise of the AI Oracle... and its Fabrications. Slide 2: What Exactly Are AI Hallucinations?. Slide 3: The Danger of Seamless Deception. Slide 4: Real-World Examples: When AI Gets it Wrong (Confidently). Slide 5: Why Non-Experts Are Particularly Vulnerable. Slide 6: The Consequences of Believing AI Hallucinations. Slide 7: Strategies for Detection and Verification. Slide 8: The Crucial Role of Human Critical Thinking. Slide 9: The Future Landscape: Hallucinations Evolving?. Slide 10: Conclusion: Navigate with Caution, Verify Always