AI gets things wrong. My quick fix: run the same prompt through a second tool and compare. It”s fast, it”s not foolproof — but it catches the mistakes that matter.
Public AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, Perplexity, Meta AI, and GROK can help you explore topics quickly. AI can occasionally produce inaccurate or outdated information — responses shouldn’t be treated as expert advice. For anything consequential — health, legal matters, finances — consult a licensed professional and cross-check with trusted sources.
That’s the warning on every medicareprompts.ai page. It’s there for a reason.
AI Gets Things Wrong
AI gets things wrong. My quick check: run the same prompt through a second tool and compare answers. I use Perplexity constantly — but I’ll cross-check it against Claude or ChatGPT when it matters.
Has my approach caught errors? Yes. One AI recently (2026) calculated a client born in 1961 as age 64 instead of 65. Small mistake — unless you’re asking about Medicare eligibility. That’s a one-year miss with real consequences.
The Fix Is Fast
Cut and paste. Compare. It’s not foolproof, but it’s fast. For simple questions, side-by-side comparison works well. For complex ones, Perplexity earns its keep by citing sources you can actually verify.
Bottom Line for Professionals
AI is a starting point, not a finish line. Review every answer. Own every recommendation.
Jim Sullivan is a financial planner and Medicare educator with more than 35 years of experience. He is a retired CPA and holds a Master of Accounting Science from the University of Illinois.