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Explicitly allow "I don't know"

guardrail all tec_reduce_hallucinations_idk
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

platform.claude.com/docs/en/test-and-evaluate/strengthen-guardrails/reduce-hallucinations.md

provenance

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