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Can you trace that AI claim? Build a three-source ledger

To verify AI-assisted research, make a claim ledger with the source, supporting passage, date and limitation for each important statement. Use the model to organize the material, then inspect the originals yourself. This guide applies that method to three government sources about Canada’s AI consultation.

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Eight document traps for an AI retrieval system

Our synthetic selector passed its original eight document cases, then failed four of five additional probes involving bad or contradictory source records. Inspect both sets of inputs and outputs to see what version, audience and citation checks do—and what they leave untested.

AI New Desk4 min readSystem design guide
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