# Ethan Mollick says recent AI models beat PhD experts at fact-checking

> Original title: I think there is way too much concern expressed about verification of AI output in everyday work due to a risk of factual errors.

- Source: Ethan Mollick
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:50:42.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/wwrzizxp71921pekkd167elxx
- Original: https://x.com/emollick/status/2119140502746308674

## Summary

Ethan Mollick says there is too much concern about verifying AI output for factual errors in everyday work. He says data on more recent models show they outperform human experts, including PhD specialists, at finding facts and checking claims.

## Post

I think there is way too much concern expressed about verification of AI output in everyday work due to a risk of factual errors.

It used to be true, but data on more recent models suggest they beat human experts, including PhD specialists, in finding facts and checking claims.

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