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Use this when a news story feels confusing or upsetting. It explains what is known and unknown, flags opinion and ends with questions to ask before you share it.
Works inChatGPTClaudeGemini
Help me understand this news story without scaring me: [PASTE THE HEADLINE OR TEXT].
Explain in plain language what happened, what is known and what is not known yet, who is affected and why people disagree if they do. Point out any parts that look like opinion or unclear claims. Give me three questions to ask myself before I share it. Tell me when it is a good idea to talk to a parent or teacher about how I feel.
Tip: Check the date of the story and the source before you share it.
What to fill in
Before you send it, replace the parts in [square brackets] with your own details:
Paste the headline or text
If the AI gets it wrong
If it states something as fact that is not in the story, ask it to point to the sentence, and check another reliable news site.
How to use this prompt
Press Copy this prompt.
Open ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and paste it into a new chat.
Replace the [BRACKETS] with your details, then send it.
If the first answer is close but not right, reply with what to change. Short follow-ups work well.
Everything here is free. The free versions of the big chat tools are enough. Keep private details such as account numbers, passwords and full addresses out of any AI chat.