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What should I tell my kids never to share with AI?

Get a short, clear list of things kids should keep private from any AI.

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Kids love to chat and ask questions. That curiosity is wonderful.

Still, it helps to teach a few simple rules. Some things should stay private.

Tell them never to type their full name, home address, school, or phone number into AI.

Remind them that you are always there to help. They can ask you anytime they feel unsure.

Try this
  1. Tell kids to keep their full name and address private.
  2. Tell them not to share their school or phone number.
  3. Ask them to never share photos of themselves.
  4. Remind them to come to you if anything feels strange.
A message you can copy

Help me explain to a young child, in kind and simple words, why we keep our name and address private online.

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Sit with your child the first few times. It makes the rules feel safe, not scary.

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