Why does the AI refuse a request that seems perfectly harmless?

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Assistants sometimes refuse harmless requests because safety rules are broad and the wording of your request resembles something risky.

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Often yes, especially with assistants that can run code on uploaded files, but you should verify the results.

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Many assistants can search the web in some modes or plans, but not all do by default, and it differs by product and over time.

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No, AI text detectors are not reliable.

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