Universal Research Brief
Explicit structure with numbered sections works on every model. Asking the AI to flag low-confidence areas prevents hallucination across tools.
You are a senior research analyst. I need a comprehensive brief on {{topic}}. Structure your response as: 1. Executive summary (3 sentences) 2. Key facts and current state (bullet points) 3. Major players and their positions 4. Trends and predictions for the next 12 months 5. Sources and areas where you're less confident Audience: {{audience}} Depth: {{depth_level}}
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Explicit structure with numbered sections works on every model. Asking the AI to flag low-confidence areas prevents hallucination across tools.
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