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The accuracy of Large Language Models (LLMs) is under scrutiny. A Reddit thread raises the question of whether the generation of unreliable and sometimes fabricated information, often referred to as ‘hallucinations,’ stems from inherent limitations within the technology itself, or from specific design and training methodologies. The conversation highlights a potential trade-off: prioritizing immediate user engagement and perceived helpfulness over the development of a truly reliable and factually sound AI. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1ncm8tt/is_the_overly_helpful_and_overconfident_idiot/