A real AI use, explained simply

Ask AI to check its first draft once before you use it

Treat the first answer as a draft. Ask AI to look for a few specific problems, then fix only those problems. This is a simple “draft → check → improve” loop.

Try it in 3 small steps

  1. Ask for a first draft.
  2. Give three checks, such as clear, correct, and kind.
  3. Ask for a revised version and a short list of what changed.

Use this when

Useful for messages, notices, summaries, and other writing that should not be sent without a second look.

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First write a draft. Then check it for: 1) missing important information, 2) unclear sentences, 3) facts that need checking. Fix only those issues. Finally, list what you changed.
How to make it work for you

Worth trying

A small second pass can improve clarity, as long as people still check important facts.

Keep in mind

AI checking itself is not independent fact-checking. Check dates, names, money, and important claims against the original.

Next, make it your own

Source and notes

Anthropic · Official guide · checked 2026-07-15

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