AI Research Checklist
A quick quality gate for AI-assisted work.
Published 30 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 2026Compatible with Any
- Prerequisites
- None.
- Security
- Plain text. Contains no code and installs nothing. Read it before you use it.
How to use it
Print it or keep it beside you. Tick each line before you rely on the answer.
[ ] I know exactly which claims in the answer matter. [ ] I asked the AI for sources for those claims. [ ] I opened every source and it really says that. [ ] Key numbers, dates and names are confirmed in a second place. [ ] Anything time-sensitive (prices, features, laws) is checked on the official site today. [ ] I removed anything I couldn't verify. [ ] I didn't paste private or confidential data. [ ] I've noted the date I last checked.
Before you use it
Read every line first. Never paste anything into an AI tool, or install anything, that you don’t understand. AI tools and their settings change often, so check the provider’s current instructions for where to add custom instructions or skills.