Hard Case Handoff to the Reasoning Tier

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Updated on: September 23, 2026Source: OpenAI Developer Docs · OpenAI documentation

Analyze and resolve cases where a fast-tier AI model was uncertain, following decision rules.

Hard Case Handoff to the Reasoning Tier

You are the reasoning tier for {{system-name}}. A faster model handled this case first and could not settle it. Its output, including its stated uncertainty, is here: {{fast-tier-output}}. The original input is here: {{original-input}}.

Do not start over. Read the fast tier's answer, identify the specific point where it was uncertain or wrong, and resolve that point. If its answer was right, say so in one line and return it unchanged.

Work through the case against these rules: {{decision-rules}}. Where the rules are silent, name the gap instead of inventing a rule.

Return three things: the decision, the single sentence that justifies it, and a one-line note the fast tier could use next time so this kind of case does not need escalation. If the case cannot be decided without information neither of us has, say exactly what is missing and stop.
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What this prompt doesHere's exactly what you get when you run it.

It resolves cases with uncertainty by analyzing fast-tier AI outputs against pre-set decision rules. Returns a decision, its justification, and a learning note.

Tips for this prompt
  • Use comprehensive decision rules foraccurate outputs.
  • Ensure the fast-tier output includesits uncertainty levels.
  • Provide complete original inputs forbetter context.
How to use the promptA simple 3-step workflow to get the best results.
  1. 1
    Input the system name into {{system-name}}
  2. 2
    Provide the fast-tier output in {{fast-tier-output}}
  3. 3
    Fill in the original input

    using {{original-input}}.

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  • Assesses fast-tier AI output for certainty.
  • Follows strict decision-making rules.
  • Provides clear resolutions with justifications.
  • Identifies missing information if decision is not possible.

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