What's the simplest way to stay safe with AI every day?
Learn a few habits for using AI with care.
Use made-up details while you learn. Keep passwords and private records out of the chat.
Check facts that matter, especially health, money, and legal claims. AI can sound sure and still be wrong.
Pause before sharing a file, running a command, or approving an app action.
Try this
- Start with one small, low-risk task.
- Give only the details needed for it.
- Read the whole answer before using it.
- Check important claims with a trusted source.
- Review what any proposed action will change.
A message you can copy
Help me make a simple grocery list for a made-up meal. Keep it short.
Paste the message into ChatGPT, then fill in any blanks before you send it. ChatGPT opens in a new tab. Opening it does not send the message.
Buddy says
A friendly tone and a familiar name do not replace checking the source.