Fireside chat with ChatGPT AI:

Do you fact-check?
Yes, I fact-check information using a combination of reliable sources, my extensive knowledge base, and browsing tools (when available) to provide accurate and up-to-date information. For current events or topics that require recent data, I use external resources to verify the information. However, for content outside the scope of my training or requiring more specialized insight, I would recommend consulting specific professionals or resources.
What is the best prompt for you when I want to fact-check something?

When you’re looking to fact-check something, providing a clear and specific prompt helps ensure an accurate response. Here’s an ideal structure for fact-checking prompts:

  1. State the claim or fact to be verified: Clearly describe the piece of information or fact that needs verification.
  2. Provide context if available: If the fact relates to a specific event, person, or field, include relevant details (e.g., source of the claim, time period, industry).
  3. Ask a direct question: Explicitly ask whether the claim is accurate or for clarification of the fact.

Example of a fact-checking prompt:

  • Claim to verify: “Is it true that the human brain can hold 2.5 petabytes of information?”
  • Context: This claim has been widely shared in articles about neuroscience.
  • Direct question: “Can the human brain actually store 2.5 petabytes of information, and if so, what is the scientific basis for this?”

The more specific and clear you are, the better I can assist in verifying the fact!