ChatGPT 5.5 responds:

> What data should I retrieve, and where should I get it from? Please specify at least: ...

And it then goes on to ask just exactly what is necessary, being all constructive about it.

You're both right. The parent was a toy example, and if asked literally to an LLM, it will definitely ask for more information. Yes, it's important to be accurate but I don't think that applies here.

But the point still stands: in most contexts, the LLM will fill in the blanks with what it deems appropriate like an overconfident intern at best and a bull in a China shop at worst.