Check before you open an AI

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One more easy habit

Give your tool a quick safety look.

Last time you found a tool that fit you. Now let us make sure it is safe to open.

This takes three small checks. You can do every one yourself.

Is it free to start? Is the name the real one? Does sign-up ask for no money? Three yes answers means safe to open.

Free to startlook for the word free, or a free plan you can pick

Real namethe name and the maker match, like ChatGPT by OpenAI

No money to starta real free start never asks for your card

These checks are just for opening a tool. They are not for big choices.

For money, banking, health, or private records, ask a real person you trust.

Buddy says

Just three small checks. You stay in charge the whole time. No rush at all.

Watch the name

Some sites copy a real AI name to trick people. So read the name with care.

Check that the name is spelled right. Then check that the maker is right too.

Watch for odd spelling, extra words, or a "free download" pop-up box.

If the name looks wrong, close the page. Type nothing. Ask a person you trust to help you find the real one.

Buddy says

Not sure? Search the plain tool name. Then pick the top official result.

See it work

A quick, vague try

is this app okay

Add the who, what & how

A clear request

Who makes ChatGPT? Tell me the real maker and the official web address. Give me one short answer.

What the AI sends back

ChatGPT is made by a company called OpenAI. The official web address is chatgpt.com. That is the real one to use.

Both ask the same thing. But the second one names the tool and asks for the maker and the real web address. Now you know what to look for.