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AI chatbots have spewed out incorrect or nonsensical information before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

Fountains of lava have spewed from a fissure in south-west Iceland, in the third volcanic eruption since December.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

They estimate that in 2021 the world will have spewed 36.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, compared to 36.7 billion metric tons two years ago.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2021

The Rams have spewed draft picks in recent seasons to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey and quarterback Matthew Stafford, two foundations of their 7-1 record that is tied for the best in the NFL.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2021

However, he was clearly born with that spoon in his mouth, even if he might have spewed it out afterwards—as one wonders immensely whether he wouldn't.

From The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II by James, Henry