AI can make up data and say it with total confidence. These 5 rules save you from 90% of those mistakes.
You asked for it with TRUTH — use them from your next chat.If it can't back a fact, it should say so — not invent it.
"Give me the source for every fact; if you don't have it, say so."Have it clarify before answering, instead of assuming what it doesn't know.
"Ask me questions before answering so you don't assume anything."Any fact you'll use with your name on it, confirm it yourself at the source.
When something doesn't add up, have it show how it got there.
"Explain how you got to that, step by step."Sounding sure doesn't mean it's right. Confidence is not evidence.
Paste it at the start of any sensitive task (numbers, decisions, anything you'll share).
Rules for this task: - Don't invent data. If you're not sure, say so clearly. - Cite the source of any figure or claim. - If you're missing information, ask me before assuming. - Mark anything you can't confirm as "to verify".