Can AI summarize a chapter or article for me?
Yes. Paste the text and it gives the main argument in one sentence, the key points with where they appear, and discussion questions. It's a great pre-read or review, not a replacement for reading.
01Why bot
- Summarizing text you provide is a core AI strength.
- Pointing to where each idea appears helps you check it.
- Summaries lose nuance your class may test on.
02The prompt
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You are a study partner who summarizes clearly. The reading (paste it): [TEXT] What I need it for: [CLASS DISCUSSION, EXAM, WORK] Your task: summarize it. Rules: - MUST give the main argument in one sentence. - MUST list key points and where in the text they appear. - NEVER add claims that aren't in the text. - If the text is cut off or unclear, say so. Give me: the one-sentence argument, 5 to 7 key points, and 3 discussion questions.
03Steps
- Paste the full text, not a description of it.
- Read the summary first, then skim the reading.
- Check anything important against the original.
04What can go wrong
- Summaries can miss details your teacher cares about.
- Don't paste copyrighted material into tools your school doesn't allow.
05What to use
06Our test runs
2 runs, each with a different made-up sample. 0 of 2 passed every check.
The made-up sample:
[TEXT]Recent research shows that rising global temperatures are altering crop yields worldwide. In the United States, corn productivity has declined by 10% since 2000, while wheat in the Middle East has seen a 15% increase due to longer growing seasons. However, extreme weather events, such as droughts in sub‑Saharan Africa, have reduced millet yields by up to 30%. Adaptation strategies, including drought‑resistant seed varieties and precision irrigation, are being implemented, but their adoption is uneven. Policy analysts argue that without coordinated international funding, food security gaps will widen. The study concludes that mitigating climate change and investing in agricultural innovation are both essential to sustain global food supplies.[CLASS DISCUSSION, EXAM, WORK]Class discussion for Environmental Science 101, focusing on climate change impacts on agriculture.
- Provide main argument in one sentence
- List 5 to 7 key points
- Specify where each key point appears in the text
- Give exactly 3 discussion questions
- Didn't make up details we never gave it
What came back (excerpt):
The main argument is: Rising global temperatures are altering crop yields worldwide, necessitating adaptation strategies and international cooperation to mitigate climate change and ensure global food security. Here are the key points with their corresponding locations in the text:
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The main argument is: Rising global temperatures are altering crop yields worldwide, necessitating adaptation strategies and international cooperation to mitigate climate change and ensure global food security. Here are the key points with their corresponding locations in the text: 1. Corn productivity in the United States has declined by 10% since 2000 (first sentence). 2. Wheat in the Middle East has seen a 15% increase due to longer growing seasons (first sentence). 3. Extreme weather events, such as droughts, have reduced millet yields by up to 30% in sub-Saharan Africa (second sentence). 4. Adaptation strategies, including drought-resistant seed varieties and precision irrigation, are being implemented (second sentence). 5. The adoption of adaptation strategies is uneven (second sentence). 6. Policy analysts argue that coordinated international funding is necessary to prevent widening food security gaps (third sentence). 7. The study concludes that mitigating climate change and investing in agricultural innovation are essential to sustain global food supplies (last sentence). Discussion questions: 1. How do varying climate change impacts on different crops and regions affect global food security? 2. What role can adaptation strategies, such as drought-resistant seed varieties, play in mitigating the effects of climate change on agriculture? 3. How can international cooperation and funding be leveraged to address the uneven adoption of adaptation strategies and ensure global food security?
Verify that the cited sentence locations accurately match the source text.
The made-up sample (a messier one):
[TEXT]In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence into everyday decision‑making has sparked a debate about accountability. Proponents argue that AI can reduce human bias by relying on data‑driven algorithms, yet critics point out that the training data often embed systemic prejudices. A 2023 study by the Institute for Tech Ethics found that facial‑recognition systems misidentified women of color at rates three times higher than white men. The authors suggest three mitigation strategies: (1) diversify training datasets, (2) implement transparent auditing processes, and (3) involve interdisciplinary oversight committees. However, they caution that without legal frameworks, voluntary compliance may be insufficient. The article concludes by calling for international standards that balance innovation with human rights protections.[CLASS DISCUSSION, EXAM, WORK]Need a quick summary for a class discussion in my intro sociology course next week, plus it might show up on the upcoming midterm exam.
- Provide main argument in one sentence
- List key points with correct location in text
- Provide 5 to 7 key points
- Provide exactly 3 discussion questions
- Didn't make up details we never gave it
What came back (excerpt):
The main argument is: The integration of artificial intelligence into decision-making has sparked a debate about accountability, with proponents and critics weighing the benefits of reduced human bias against the risks of embedded systemic prejudices. Here are the key points:
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The main argument is: The integration of artificial intelligence into decision-making has sparked a debate about accountability, with proponents and critics weighing the benefits of reduced human bias against the risks of embedded systemic prejudices. Here are the key points: 1. The integration of AI into everyday decision-making has sparked a debate about accountability (first sentence). 2. AI can reduce human bias by relying on data-driven algorithms (first sentence). 3. The training data for AI often embeds systemic prejudices (first sentence). 4. A 2023 study by the Institute for Tech Ethics found that facial-recognition systems misidentified women of color at higher rates than white men (second sentence). 5. The authors suggest three mitigation strategies: diversifying training datasets, implementing transparent auditing processes, and involving interdisciplinary oversight committees (second sentence). 6. The authors caution that without legal frameworks, voluntary compliance may be insufficient (second sentence). 7. The article concludes by calling for international standards that balance innovation with human rights protections (third sentence). Discussion questions: 1. How can the benefits of AI in reducing human bias be balanced against the risks of embedded systemic prejudices? 2. What role can interdisciplinary oversight committees play in mitigating the negative effects of AI on marginalized groups? 3. Why are international standards necessary for ensuring that AI innovation is aligned with human rights protections?
Verify that the cited locations for each key point match the original sentences.
How each run works: we fill the prompt with a made-up sample, run it once in Llama 3.3 70B, and GPT-OSS 120B grades the answer against the prompt's own rules. Word limits are counted by code, and every quote flagged as made up is checked against the full answer. Your results can differ. How we test.