Prevent AI from making up nonsense: Microsoft Word Copilot adds a new citation function that can be traced and verified防止 AI 胡编乱造：微软 Word Copilot 新增引用功能，可溯源查证

IT House News on October 6, technology media Windows Central published a blog post yesterday (October 5), reporting that in the Word document processing application, Microsoft has optimized the Copilot AI experience and added a citation function to help users trace the source and curb AI illusions. In terms of information citation, Copilot replies will now be accompanied by source links. Users can click directly to jump to the original web page or internal document to verify the context and accuracy of the information. Microsoft said the move increases transparency and helps users understand the provenance of Copilot information. IT Home has attached relevant screenshots as follows: AI tools often output erroneous conclusions due to lag in training data or misunderstanding of context, and even fabricate seemingly real sources, which is also called "illusion" in the industry. The citation feature allows users to quickly backtrack to original material to confirm that Copilot correctly extracted and understood the information. Microsoft has also optimized the design and functionality of Copilot Chat, and added plug-ins, connectors and Work IQ enhancements to Copilot App. In addition to Word, Copilot adds new skills and connectors to PowerPoint.