Newton’s
AI changed how quickly advice can be produced, not what makes it worth following. The standard is still the same: identify the claim, check the source, and compare it with your own constraints.
What to look for
Useful guidance answers a real question, links to relevant sources, distinguishes evidence from opinion, and gives you a practical way to test the conclusion.
- Look for the question the advice is answering.
- Separate evidence from interpretation.
- Check whether the recommendation fits your model, cost, and data constraints.
A useful standard for any AI advice
Good guidance shows its evidence, states its limits, and gives the reader enough detail to decide. The same standard applies whether the subject is AI access, pricing, or workflow design.
Why it matters
Use this checklist before acting on any broad claim about AI tools.