How-to
How to summarise a document safely.
Use AI for structure and comprehension without exposing sensitive material.
Safer method
Do not start by pasting the document.
Start by asking AI to create a summary framework. Then you can fill it in yourself, or paste a redacted extract if your workplace allows it.
Use today
Ask for the summary template first.
AI can help you know what to look for without seeing the private document.
Copy-paste prompt.
Act as my document summary coach.
I cannot paste the document.
Create a safe summary template for a document about:
[describe the topic generally]
Include:
- likely sections to look for
- questions I should answer
- risks or missing information to note
- a concise executive summary structure
- a checklist for verifying the final summary