AI answers need sources people can check

An HR assistant answers a policy question.

A claim without a source is a guess.

Weak version: Confident answer, no source — **Weak**Sounds certain, can't be checked, and one detail is invented.

Strong version: Confident answer, no source — **Strong**Inline sources the person can open and verify.

How to apply it

Attach a source to each claim, next to the sentence it supports.
Link to the exact passage, not just the document.
Check that the source actually says what the sentence claims.

Where it breaks

When sources are shown but don't support the sentence.

Related patterns

Silent memory · Memory is visible and controllable.
Agent takes a money action · Money actions need a way back.
Long AI wait · Show progress. Give control.
Model isn't sure · Don't show a percent. Ask the question that decides.
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