Why is the code my AI wrote not working?
AI code often fails because of missing context, outdated library versions, small logic errors or assumptions about your setup. The model cannot run your environment unless it has a code execution tool.
Fix it this way:
- Tell the AI your language, version, libraries and operating system.
- Paste the exact error message and the code that produced it.
- Ask for the likely causes in order, with a quick test for each.
- Ask it to explain the code before changing it.
- Make small changes and rerun, instead of asking for a full rewrite.
If it loops through bad fixes, start a new chat with a clean summary of the problem. Check the official docs for the library version you use, since APIs change.
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Are AI-written phishing emails harder to spot, and what should I look for now?
Yes, AI can write clean, convincing phishing emails without the spelling mistakes people used to rely on, so judge the request and the sender, not the grammar.
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Can AI analyze my Excel or CSV data and can I trust the results?
Often yes, especially with assistants that can run code on uploaded files, but you should verify the results.
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Can an AI assistant be tricked by hidden instructions in emails or web pages?
Yes. If an assistant reads emails, web pages or documents, hidden text in them can try to give it new instructions, which is called prompt injection.
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