How to ask ChatGPT to be honest
You will learn to ask ChatGPT to stick to what is real.
ChatGPT can sometimes get things wrong. It may sound sure even when it is not.
You can ask it to be honest and stick to what it knows. You can ask it to flag any guesses.
This does not make it perfect. For big choices, still check with a trusted source.
Try this
- Ask your question as usual.
- Add that you want only true, accurate facts.
- Ask it to tell you when it is unsure.
- Check important facts somewhere else too.
A message you can copy
Please answer [your topic] honestly. Stick to what is accurate. If you are not sure about something, tell me clearly.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
For anything important, double check the answer with a trusted source.