Reference · Cheatsheet
Verify AI answers checklist
Confident tone ≠ correct facts. Use this when answers matter for school, work, health, money, or law.
Confident tone ≠ correct facts. Use this when answers matter for school, work, health, money, or law.
Quick verify (30 seconds)
- **Names & dates** — search one claim independently
- **Numbers & math** — recalculate or spot-check
- **Links & citations** — open them; confirm they exist and say what AI claims
- **Logic** — does step B actually follow from step A?
- **Second source** — one other reputable page or person agrees
High-risk topics (extra care)
| Topic | Verify with |
|-------|-------------|
| Medical | Licensed professional, official health sites |
| Legal | Qualified lawyer, primary sources |
| Finance | Official statements, your advisor |
| News | Original reporting, multiple outlets |
| Code/security | Run tests, read docs, never run mystery scripts |