November 2026 / Source check

Can you spot the weak citation?

To fact-check an AI answer, open the citation and compare it with the exact claim. Check scope, date and what the source actually says.

Try the source test

Three pastel answer cards connected to source documents beside a blue magnifying glass.

02 / Illustrative quiz

Which source proves this?

“The Basic plan includes offline access.”

Pick a source to reveal what it can verify. This is a fictional product.

A launch post says offline access is available.

It confirms the feature exists. It does not identify the plan that includes it.

The current plan table lists offline access under Basic.

This supports the claim for the current Basic plan. Check the market, version or other conditions if the table lists them.

A review describes offline access on the Pro plan.

It supports the reviewer’s experience with Pro. It does not establish what Basic includes.

Keep the checklist ↓

03 / Review

Check claim, scope and date.

Write down the specific claim.
Match the plan, location, product or audience.
Read the current source and preserve its conditions.

Does a citation mean an AI answer is accurate?

A citation gives you a source to inspect. Verify that the linked page supports the exact claim, covers the right scope and is current enough for your decision.

Why does ChatGPT cite the wrong page? ↗

Blue magnifying glass over white listing cards with a location pin and checkmark.

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