Course 1, lesson 10 of 100, Ages 3+

Stay safe with AI

Pip’s golden rules

Like I’m 5

Talking to AI is like talking to a stranger who knows lots of facts. Be friendly, but keep your secrets, and check what it says with someone you trust.

The big idea

Chatting with AI is a bit like chatting with a stranger who knows lots of facts. It can be helpful, but it doesn't know you, and it can be wrong.

Pip's golden rules: keep private things private (your full name, address, school and passwords), check important answers with someone you trust, and stop if anything feels uncomfortable.

Examples

Keep it private: Your password and home address never go into a chatbot.
Check it: AI says a spider is safe to touch? Check with a grown-up or a trusted book.
Stop it: If a chat makes you feel worried, close it and tell someone.

Check your understanding

Which is okay to tell an AI?: Options: Your favourite animal; Your home address; Your password.
Answer: Your favourite animal. Favourite things are fine to share. Addresses and passwords stay private.
Which of these is fine to share with a chatbot?: Options: Your favourite colour; Your password; Your home address.
Answer: Your favourite colour. A favourite colour is harmless. Passwords and addresses stay private.

Remember

Keep private things private, and check what AI tells you.

Talk about it

What are three things we always keep private?

Go deeper

Agree a family rule: no names, addresses, school details, photos or passwords in AI tools. When AI answers a question, check it with a trusted source.