Official / Primary
Government, regulator, manufacturer or other authoritative primary evidence.
Research that shows its evidence
Current information should be separated from assumptions and supplier claims, with source, date, confidence and verification state where available.
Cross-checked Public
Multiple credible public sources that support the same material claim.
Needs Verification
Supplier-provided, indicative or incomplete information that must not be presented as confirmed.
Target pipeline
Question → Intent → Internal Knowledge → Current Public/Official Research → Cross-check → AI Synthesis → Sources / Date / Confidence → Next Business Action