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  "name": "What’s the best prompt to ask AI for real, verifiable sources with citations?",
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      "name": "What’s the best prompt to ask AI for real, verifiable sources with citations?",
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        "text": "Use this repeatable process: define the exact claim, ask AI for real verifiable sources only, require DOI/URL/ISBN, specify citation style, verify every source manually, then use AI only to format or review. Key factors: tell AI not to guess and to state uncertainty, request both formatted citation and raw metadata, and include publisher/journal/author details. Practical guidance: prompt AI with “Find 5 credible sources… only include sources you are confident are real” and require a 1-sentence relevance summary for each. If unsure about any detail, ask AI to say so instead of hallucinating. This workflow minimizes fake citations while leveraging AI for efficiency.",
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        "description": "Ask AI to find 5 credible sources, require DOI/URL/ISBN, specify style, demand a 1-sentence relevance summary, and tell it to say “unsure” instead of guessing."
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  "description": "Ask AI to find 5 credible sources, require DOI/URL/ISBN, specify style, demand a 1-sentence relevance summary, and tell it to say “unsure” instead of guessing."
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