Guides to using AI assistants well
Most bad answers start with a vague question or an unchecked fact. These guides come from the notes we keep while testing the six assistants in our rankings, and each one fits in a coffee break.
Writing better prompts
A five-part method for turning "write me an email" into a draft you can send, with before-and-after prompts to copy.
Read the guideFact-checking an assistant's answers
Why assistants invent sources, how to check numbers and dates, and where to confirm Canadian rules before you act on them.
Read the guidePrivacy settings to change first
The exact menu path to stop each app from training on your chats, and what each provider keeps after you press delete.
Read the guideLooking for a specific assistant? Our rankings page links to all six reviews.