AI fundamentals · 2 MIN READ
How do you fact-check an AI answer?
Break the answer into claims. Start with the ones that affect the decision, open the primary sources and check that they support the exact wording.
Make a short fact list
In an AI draft about a course you might need to check price, dates, prerequisites and certificate conditions. For each claim, four columns are enough: claim, primary source, date and status. Use “confirmed”, “needs revision” and “unsupported”. Prioritise details that affect whether someone books or pays.
Check that the link proves the right thing
A link to a training provider’s homepage may confirm who offers the programme. To confirm that individual assessment is included, you need the outline or terms for that particular session. Read for who, what and when. An old outline can be a genuine source and still be wrong for this year’s course.
Plan for facts that change
Record source dates beside prices, tool features and eligibility requirements in your working notes. If you reuse the text later, you will know which rows need checking again. A colleague should be able to find the same evidence from your notes.
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