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How should an AI model respond when it cannot complete a user's request?

An AI model must always provide a helpful response. The AI model never returns a blank answer or an error message. The AI model always suggests a next action for the user.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

An AI model must always provide a helpful response.

The AI model never returns a blank answer or an error message. The AI model always suggests a next action for the user.

When an AI model cannot fulfill a request, it should explain why. The AI model should offer a clear reason for its difficulty. The AI model must then suggest an alternative action or a different approach for the user.

A user asks an AI model to create a story about a very specific, unusual topic. The AI model cannot find enough information to write a good story. The AI model responds, 'I could not find the right story for this. Try asking for a reflection or a blessing instead.'

Words you'll need

Resolved from this lesson's own record — real definitions, not invented for this page.

Failure Modes

Ways an AI system can give you wrong answers

Human-AI Interaction

How people and AI systems communicate and work together

Uncertainty Quantification

How confident the AI should be about its answer

Explainable AI

AI that explains its decisions clearly

Questions people ask

More from the same record, pulled by shared topic — not written new for this page.

What is the 'Three-Party Contract' in prompt engineering?

The 'Three-Party Contract' means a prompt connects three things. It connects the user's choices in the interface.

How can an AI model use language to create a more engaging experience for the user?

The language in an AI model's user interface defines its personality. Using human-like words makes the experience more engaging.

Is it better to publish a blog post with missing parts or with incorrect information?

It is better to publish a blog post that has missing sections. Incorrect information can confuse readers.

How should an AI model talk to a user?

An AI model should use 'you' when talking to the user. This is called second-person address.

What to remember

An AI model must always provide a helpful response. The AI model never returns a blank answer or an error message. The AI model always suggests a next action for the user.