How do I know if an AI answer is accurate?

Treat AI answers as a starting point, not proof.

Quick ways to check accuracy:

• Cross-check important facts with trusted primary sources: government sites, medical institutions, official docs, or reputable news outlets.
• Click citations and links to make sure they work and actually support the claim.
• Watch for confident but odd details: AI can sound sure even when it’s wrong.
• Verify quotes, names, and studies by searching the exact wording in quotes.
• Match your skepticism to the stakes: casual brainstorming needs less checking than medical, legal, or financial advice.

A good rule: if the answer would affect money, health, safety, or legal decisions, verify it before acting.

You can also ask the AI to re-check a specific claim, but that should supplement—not replace—your own verification.