The Trust Gap: How Artifacts Solve AI Hallucinations

Here is the problem with AI chat: It's ephemeral.
You ask a question, the text streams by, and then it scrolls off the screen. If the AI hallucinates a library that doesn't exist, you might not catch it until you try to run the code 10 minutes later.

This creates a Trust Gap. You don't trust the AI, so you double-check everything, which slows you down.

Artifacts are the solution.

What is an Artifact?

An Artifact is a standalone, substantial unit of work generated by the AI. It's not a chat message; it's a deliverable.
* A complete React component.
* A full Python script.
* A Mermaid diagram.
* An HTML preview.

In Antigravity, Artifacts appear in a dedicated window, separate from the chat.

Why Artifacts Build Trust

1. Previewability

You can see the result instantly. If the AI generates a website, the Artifact renders the HTML/CSS. You don't have to copy-paste it to a file and run a server to see if it looks right. Visual verification is faster than code verification.

2. Versioning

Artifacts have versions.
> “Make the button blue.” -> Version 2.
> “No, go back to red.” -> Restore Version 1.

This allows you to iterate safely, knowing you can always undo.

3. Isolation

The Artifact is isolated from your codebase until you accept it. The AI isn't messing with your actual files yet. It's proposing a change in a sandbox.

The “Human Review” Workflow

Artifacts enforce a healthy workflow:
1. Prompt: “Build a pricing table.”
2. Generate: AI creates an Artifact.
3. Review: You look at the preview. “Change the font size.”
4. Refine: AI updates the Artifact.
5. Accept: Only when it's perfect do you click “Add to Project.”

Conclusion

Artifacts bridge the gap between “Chatting with a bot” and “Collaborating with an engineer.” They turn ephemeral text into concrete, verifiable deliverables.

At BYS Marketing, we rely on Artifact-based workflows to ensure that every piece of AI-generated code is reviewed and verified before it touches production.

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