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AI reliability checklist
A practical routine for checking AI-generated information.
- Identify the claim that needs verification.
- Find the original source or supporting evidence.
- Compare with independent, credible sources.
- Check dates, context and uncertainty.
- Record what you can and cannot verify.
Remember: a confident response is not proof of accuracy.
Use a simple verification routine
Identify the claim, find the original source if possible, and compare it with a second credible source. Check the date and ask whether a quotation or statistic is being used in context. If evidence is missing, say so rather than treating a confident answer as proof.
For school assignments, keep a record of useful sources and explain where automated tools were used. Never include personal or confidential information in prompts without appropriate permission.