Lesson
How to spot AI hallucination red flags.
Signals that an answer needs slower review before you use it at work.
Five red flags.
1
Perfect confidence
It states facts without uncertainty, sources, or caveats.
2
Specific numbers
Dates, percentages, prices, laws, and policies need verification.
3
Missing context
It assumes your workplace rules, customers, or constraints.
4
Fake references
It cites documents, people, links, or policies you cannot verify.
5
High stakes
The higher the consequence, the slower the review.
Copy-paste checking prompt.
Review your previous answer for possible hallucinations.
Return:
- claims that need verification
- assumptions you made
- details I should not rely on without checking
- a safer revised version if needed
If you are uncertain, say so clearly.