PAT BERRY — TRADE COMPANION
CHAPTER 26: AI drafts. You decide.
Starter worksheet for review — October 19, 2026

An assistant can suggest words and organize ideas. You still own the facts, judgment, and decision to publish or send them.

1. Give the assistant verified facts and clear boundaries. Ask it to flag uncertainty instead of filling gaps.
2. Check names, numbers, links, quotes, and claims against original sources. Remove private data that does not belong in the task.
3. Approve the final version yourself. Keep a review date on reusable prompts and team rules as tools change.

Trade application
Review the current AI options in the tool directory. Choose based on your actual task, privacy needs, and ability to check the result.

Team AI ground rules
Approved uses:
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Information never entered:
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Claims needing evidence:
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Human reviewer:
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How uncertainty is marked:
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Correction process:
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Approved tools:
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Review date:
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Use verified facts. Personalize examples. Keep private customer records in your own secure system.