Fix bad AI answers quickly
When output is plausible but wrong, force critique + rewrite + verification.
Use this when: AI output feels plausible but wrong · You’ll leave with: a repair loop you can reuse · Fun cue: play detective with the verification prompt
Repair prompt
Critique your previous answer against these constraints: [list].
Then rewrite with concrete steps, assumptions, and uncertainty notes.
Verification prompt
List 3 likely mistakes in your answer and how I should verify each one.
Escalation prompt
If confidence is low, ask me 5 targeted questions before final recommendation.
Red-flag checklist
- Confident tone but no assumptions listed
- No trade-offs or fallback option
- No verification step for key claim
Next best step:
Zero-to-useful AI setup
If trust issues appear in product contexts, use Trust Recovery Playbook.