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Check it: DHC

A generic AI check will catch typos, but it won't catch a broken cross-reference or a vague step.

  • Runs against your rules: structure, clarity, consistency, instruction quality
  • Returns a punch list, one pass, no misses

Below is a fictional user guide with deliberate errors: some obvious, most not.

The document Fictional example: errors deliberate
AquaTrack User Guide: V2 Introduction This guide describes how to use AquaTrack to monitor and manage your water usage data. AquaTrack V2 includes several improvements to the dashboard and reporting features. This document is intended for facility managers and site administrators. For LDAP configuration, see the Configuration Guide. Get Started Before you begin, ensure that your account has been activated by your system administrator. Log In 1. Open your browser and navigate to the AquaTrack portal. 2. Enter your username and password. 3. Click enter. Navigating The Dashboard The dashboard is divided into three sections: Overview, Reports, and Settings. Each section can be Accessed from the left-hand navigation panel. Configure Site Site configuration should be completed before data collection is started. Add a Location 1. Click the New Location button. 2. Open the dropdown. Select your preferred region and then click YES. 3. Your location will be saved automatically. Set Thresholds Threshold values are used by the system to trigger various alerts. Alerts are sent to the email address registered to your account.. The following thresholds can be configured: - Daily limit: The maximum daily usage in litres. - weekly alert: A warning sent when usage reaches 80% of the daily limit. - Monthly Report: A summary sent at the end of each billing period. Generating Reports Reports can be Generated from the Reports section of the dashboard. Select an appropriate date range before running a report. Export Data Data is exported in CSV format. The file will be downloaded to your default downloads folder when the export button is clicked. Troubleshoot If your report fails to generate, check that your date range does not exceed 12 months. If the problem persists, contact your administrator. AquaTrack User Guide: V1

Check it: FDC

A generic AI check reads for tone. It doesn't check whether the draft still says what the source said.

  • Traces every claim in a draft back to its source, sentence by sentence
  • Flags what drifts, overstates, invents, or goes missing before release

Below are a source article and a draft. The draft looks close, but it isn't.

The documents Fictional example: errors deliberate
The Rise of Electric Vehicles: A Market Overview Global Sales Growth Electric vehicle sales reached 14 million units globally in 2023, representing a 35% increase over the previous year. China accounted for 60% of all electric vehicle sales worldwide, with Europe in second place at 25% and North America at 11%. The average price of a new electric vehicle in the United States fell to $53,000 in 2023, down from $65,000 in 2021. Analysts attribute this decline primarily to increased competition among manufacturers and falling battery costs. Battery Technology Lithium-ion batteries remain the dominant technology in electric vehicles, powering approximately 95% of all models currently on sale. The average battery pack cost fell to $139 per kilowatt-hour in 2023, a reduction of 14% compared to the previous year. Solid-state batteries are widely regarded as the next significant advance in electric vehicle technology. They offer higher energy density, faster charging times, and improved safety compared to lithium-ion alternatives. Toyota has announced plans to begin limited production of solid-state battery vehicles by 2027. Charging Infrastructure The number of public charging points worldwide exceeded 2.7 million in 2023. The United States had approximately 168,000 public charging points at the end of 2023, a figure that government targets require to reach 500,000 by 2030. Fast chargers, defined as units capable of delivering 50 kilowatts or more, accounted for 30% of all public charging points globally. The average fast charge session adds approximately 100 miles of range in 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle and charger type. Consumer Concerns Range anxiety remains the most commonly cited barrier to electric vehicle adoption. In a 2023 survey of 8,000 consumers across ten countries, 58% of respondents who had not purchased an electric vehicle listed range anxiety as a significant concern. The same survey found that 41% of non-owners cited purchase price as a barrier, while 29% expressed concern about the availability of home charging. Consumers in urban apartments without dedicated parking were identified as the group least likely to consider an electric vehicle purchase in the near term. Environmental Impact Electric vehicles produce zero direct emissions at the point of use. However, the total lifecycle carbon footprint depends heavily on the electricity source used for charging. In countries with coal-heavy electricity grids, the lifecycle emissions of an electric vehicle can approach those of an efficient petrol vehicle. A 2023 study found that, on average across European electricity grids, an electric vehicle produces 50% fewer lifecycle carbon emissions than an equivalent petrol vehicle. This figure is expected to improve as electricity grids incorporate more renewable energy.

Check it: RDC

Reviewer comments come back scattered across emails, tracked changes, and sticky notes. Nothing tells you what's actually been fixed.

  • Reads annotations from one or more marked-up documents
  • Attributes every comment to its reviewer, turns it into one action
  • Verifies each correction and gives it a verdict. Runs in cycles until everything is fixed

Below is a document annotated by two reviewers, Sam and Susan: 13 comments between them, corrections made, one round done.

The annotated document Fictional example: errors deliberate
Electric Vehicles: Market Overview (DRAFT V1.2) GLOBAL SALES GROWTH [Comment 1, Sam: Heading is all caps: should be sentence case] Electric vehicle sales reached 14 million units globally in 2023, representing a 35% increase over the previous year. China dominated the market, accounting for more than half of all electric vehicle sales worldwide. [Comment 2, Susan: "more than half" is imprecise: source says 60%] The average price of a new electric vehicle in the United States fell to $51,000 in 2023, down from $65,000 in 2021. [Comment 3, Susan: figure wrong: source says $53,000 not $51,000] Analysts attribute this decline primarily to increased competition among manufacturers and falling battery costs. BATTERY TECHNOLOGY [Comment 4, Sam: Heading is all caps: same issue as above] Lithium-ion batteries remain the dominant technology in electric vehicles. The average battery pack cost fell to $139 per kilowatt-hour in 2023, a reduction of 14% compared to the previous year. Solid-state batteries are widely regarded as the next significant advance in electric vehicle technology. They offer higher energy density and faster charging times compared to lithium-ion alternatives. Toyota has announced plans to begin mass production of solid-state battery vehicles by 2027. [Comment 5, Susan: "mass production" is incorrect: source says "limited production"] Hydrogen fuel cell technology is also emerging as a serious alternative to battery-electric powertrains. [Comment 6, Sam: invented content: not in source, delete] CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE [Comment 7, Sam: Heading is all caps] The number of public charging points worldwide exceeded 2.7 million in 2023. The United States had approximately 168,000 public charging points at the end of 2023, and government targets require this to reach 500,000 by 2030. Fast chargers accounted for the majority of all public charging points globally. [Comment 8, Susan: "majority" is wrong: source says 30%, which is not a majority] The average fast charge session adds approximately 100 miles of range in 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle and charger type. CONSUMER CONCERNS [Comment 9, Sam: Heading is all caps] Range anxiety remains the most commonly cited barrier to electric vehicle adoption. In a 2023 survey of 10,000 consumers across twelve countries, 58% of respondents listed range anxiety as a significant concern. [Comment 10, Susan: survey size and country count wrong: source says 8,000 consumers, ten countries] The same survey found that 41% of non-owners cited purchase price as a barrier, while 29% expressed concern about the availability of home charging. Young urban professionals were identified as the group least likely to consider an electric vehicle purchase. [Comment 11, Susan: "Young urban professionals" is not in source: source says "Consumers in urban apartments without dedicated parking"] ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT [Comment 12, Sam: Heading is all caps] Electric vehicles produce zero direct emissions at the point of use. The total lifecycle carbon footprint depends on the electricity source used for charging. In countries with coal-heavy electricity grids, the lifecycle emissions of an electric vehicle can be significantly lower than those of a petrol vehicle. [Comment 13, Susan: meaning changed: source says emissions "can approach" those of a petrol vehicle, not "significantly lower"] A 2023 study found that, on average across European electricity grids, an electric vehicle produces 50% fewer lifecycle carbon emissions than an equivalent petrol vehicle.

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