#147 - How to Verify AI Citations, Summaries and Statements: The TRACE 5-Check Framework

May 06, 2026

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Today I am giving you the exact framework I now teach every mentee for checking anything that came through an AI tool before it goes anywhere near their thesis or paper.

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