Discuss AI privacy and what not to share

Teach children that anything typed into an AI tool is stored on a server and could be seen by others. Never share: real name, school name, address, phone number, photos of themselves, or personal information about friends or family. Treat AI conversations like talking to a stranger.

Why It Works

Children naturally overshare when a tool responds conversationally. The "stranger" analogy maps to safety rules they already understand. Establishing this boundary early prevents data exposure as children use AI more independently.

Tips

• Practice with scenarios: "What would you tell a stranger at the park?" — same rules apply to AI
• Explain that AI companies may use conversations to improve their products
• Some AI tools allow conversation history deletion — show children how to do this
• Review conversations periodically with younger children to reinforce good habits