# Ask questions to the AI chat without making changes to a flow

> <p>The AI chat sidebar now has two modes: <em>Build</em> and <em>Ask</em>. Switch to Ask mode to explore a Flow, ask questions, and plan - without the AI making any changes. Flows automatically open in Ask mode when you have view-only access.</p><p>Even better: viewers can now use the AI chat sidebar too. Whether you're troubleshooting a teammate's Flow or reviewing a process, you can ask the AI about what's happening without needing edit access.</p>

Source: https://parabola.io/updates/ask-questions-to-the-ai-chat-without-making-changes-to-a-flow

