when Gen AI cites docs that don't exist

· Thiago Perrotta · July 16, 2026, 10:43 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses a situation where two AI agents provided conflicting information about an ArgoCD annotation, with one agent wrongfully citing non-existent documentation to defend its answer. The author highlights the importance of verification against original sources rather than relying solely on AI confidence. They argue for the continuing need for human oversight in AI-generated responses.
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