Why use more than one assistant?
Every AI assistant can sound confident and still be wrong. A second assistant that reads the first one's work with fresh eyes is a cheap way to spot weak claims, missing steps and unclear writing. It does not replace your own judgment, but it makes your checking faster.
Good to know. Each assistant gets updated often, and features differ by plan and by country. Instead of memorizing which one is "best" at what, test them on your own tasks and keep notes. The workflow below works no matter which one you put in each step.
The workflow in three steps
- ResearchUse an assistant that can search the web and show its sources. Grok, ChatGPT and Claude each offer web search with citations in current versions, depending on your plan and settings. Open the sources yourself.
- DraftPaste your verified notes into a second assistant and ask for a first draft in your own voice. Give it the audience, the goal and the length.
- ReviewGive the draft to the third assistant and ask it to act as a critic: find unsupported claims, unclear parts and anything that should be double-checked. Then you make the final edits.
Tip: you can rotate the roles from time to time. If one tool keeps missing something, you will notice quickly because the others will flag it.
Step 1: Research prompt
Ask for sources, dates and a clear separation between facts and guesses. Then click the links.
I need to understand [TOPIC] well enough to write a short [ARTICLE / EMAIL / SUMMARY] for [AUDIENCE]. Search the web and give me: 1. The 5 most important facts, each with a source link and the date of the source. 2. Anything that is disputed or uncertain, clearly marked as such. 3. 3 questions I should still check myself. Prefer official or primary sources. If you cannot find a source for something, say so instead of guessing.
Step 2: Drafting prompt
Paste only the notes you have verified, and remove anything private first (see our guide on common AI mistakes at work).
Write a first draft of a [FORMAT] about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Goal: [WHAT THE READER SHOULD UNDERSTAND OR DO]. Tone: [FRIENDLY / PROFESSIONAL / PLAIN]. Length: about [NUMBER] words. Use only the facts in the notes below. If something seems missing, add a note in [brackets] instead of inventing it. NOTES: [PASTE YOUR VERIFIED NOTES HERE]
Step 3: Review prompt
This is where the extra assistant earns its keep. Ask it to be critical, not polite.
Act as a careful, skeptical editor. Review the draft below. 1. List every factual claim and mark whether it needs a source check. 2. Point out anything unclear, repetitive or too long. 3. Tell me what a reader might misunderstand. 4. Suggest specific edits. Do not rewrite the whole thing. DRAFT: [PASTE THE DRAFT HERE]
Bonus: compare answers
Here are two answers to the same question. Compare them. Where do they agree? Where do they differ? Which differences matter, and what should I verify before relying on either? QUESTION: [YOUR QUESTION] ANSWER A: [PASTE] ANSWER B: [PASTE]
Rules of thumb
- You are the final reviewer. Open the sources and check numbers, names and dates.
- Keep private data out. No passwords, ID numbers, client details or anything you would not post publicly, unless you have checked that tool's privacy settings and your own obligations.
- Be specific. Audience, goal, format and length produce much better first drafts than a one-line request.
- Save what works. Keep your best prompts in a notes file and reuse them.
Grok, ChatGPT and Claude are products of their respective owners. AIBA Technologies LLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. AI tools change often, so features and limits vary by plan and over time. Check each product's own help pages for the latest details. This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.