{
  "prompt_technique": {
    "id": "tec_reduce_hallucinations_idk",
    "category": "guardrail",
    "applies_to": "all",
    "title": "Explicitly allow \"I don't know\"",
    "guidance": "Give Claude explicit permission to admit uncertainty — this simple technique can drastically reduce false information. Example instruction: \"If you're unsure about any aspect or if the report lacks necessary information, say I don't have enough information to confidently assess this.\"",
    "source_doc": "platform.claude.com/docs/en/test-and-evaluate/strengthen-guardrails/reduce-hallucinations.md",
    "source_site": "subagentprompts.com",
    "created_at": "2026-07-01 20:54:11",
    "cite_as": "https://subagentprompts.com/api/prompt-techniques/tec_reduce_hallucinations_idk"
  }
}