Why does the AI sometimes say 'I'm not sure'?
You will see why an honest 'I'm not sure' is a good sign, and what to do next.
It might feel odd for a smart tool to say it does not know. Please do not worry.
This is actually good. It means the AI is being honest. It would rather admit doubt than make something up.
When this happens, you have choices. Ask it to explain what it does know. Or check the fact with a trusted person or website.
Try this
- Thank the AI and ask what it can say for sure.
- Ask where you might find a solid answer.
- Double-check important facts on your own too.
A message you can copy
You said you weren't sure. That's okay. What can you tell me for certain about [your topic]?
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
An honest 'I'm not sure' is more trustworthy than a confident guess.