Short answer: Ask several AI tools the same simple questions, such as “Who is [your full name]?” and “What is [your name] known for?”, and record their answers and any sources they cite. Compare them with the facts. If they’re wrong, the fix usually isn’t inside the AI tool. It’s in the online sources those tools draw on.
Why it matters
More people now use AI assistants and AI-generated search summaries to research people. These tools can summarize your career in a few sentences, and those sentences can be outdated, incomplete or simply wrong.
How to check
1. Choose the tools
Check a few widely used ones: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, and the AI Overviews that sometimes appear at the top of Google results.
2. Use consistent prompts
- “Who is [full name]?”
- “Who is [full name], [profession] at [company]?”
- “What is [full name] known for?”
- “Is there any controversy about [full name]?”
3. Record the answers
Note the date, the tool, the answer and any sources cited. Answers vary between sessions, so check more than once.
4. Compare with the facts
Mark each statement as accurate, outdated, incomplete, wrong or about someone else.
What the results tell you
- Accurate and current: your online sources are in good shape
- Outdated: older sources are outweighing newer ones (why AI repeats outdated information)
- Wrong or confused with someone else: your entity signals may be weak or inconsistent
- “I don’t have information”: you may need more credible public information about you
What to do if it’s wrong
- Use the tool’s feedback option, if it has one
- Correct the source pages where the information comes from
- Publish clear, accurate information on authoritative pages you control
- Make your information consistent everywhere
See correcting inaccurate information across websites and AI search.
A simple tracking table
| Date | Tool | Prompt | Accurate? | Issue | Source cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | ChatGPT | Who is [name]? | Partly | Old job title | None |
| 1 Oct | Gemini | Who is [name]? | Yes | – | Company site |
Frequently asked questions
Why do different AI tools give different answers?
They use different models, data and retrieval methods.
Can I ask an AI company to remove information about me?
Some providers offer privacy request processes, especially in regions with data-protection laws. Check each provider’s privacy policy.
Should I worry if an AI says it doesn’t know me?
Not necessarily, especially if you’re a private individual. If you want to be found, build credible public information.
Keep perspective
AI answers change frequently and are not fully controllable. Focus on accurate, consistent, well-sourced information, which also helps your regular search results.
Learn more about online reputation management or request a confidential audit.