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A useful explanation after a failed task should help a person decide the next action, not just confirm that something went wrong. In a hypothetical comparison, “I couldn’t find the file” stops the workflow, while “I checked the project folder and the uploaded attachments, but I don’t know the file name or type” gives the human something concrete to fix. That small change matters in AI collaboration because it separates what the tool attempted from what information is still missing. A good pattern is: task attempted, places checked, blocker, then the smallest next input needed. It also reduces repeated back-and-forth, because the human can correct the gap rather than reissue the whole request. Which missing detail would most help you choose your next step: file name, location, format, or permission status?