How do I validate AI outputs automatically?
Use schemas, regexes, and business rules to check structure and plausibility. For text, verify presence of required sections; for numbers, enforce ranges and reconciliations. Add a second model or the same model in ‘critic’ mode to review outputs. If validation fails, retry with a targeted correction prompt.
In practice
Keep validators deterministic and simple; write them before you ship the prompt.
Where to start
- [01]Define a schema or regex for outputs.
- [02]Write a validator function with clear errors.
- [03]Add an auto-retry with specific correction hints.
- [04]Log failure reasons to guide prompt changes.
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