What not to share with AI.

AI chats can feel like a private chat. They are not always private.

Some AI tools save what is typed. Some reuse it to improve the service. Some create content that can be screenshotted or passed on.

What to say to your child

AI conversation starters

Before you type anything personal into AI, ask: would I be OK if a stranger read this? If not, leave it out.

Photos with faces, names, or school details stay off AI tools. Ask me first if you're not sure.

If something is worrying you, come to me first. AI doesn't know you the way I do.

Using AI well.

Some everyday uses are safe. Others need more care. See some examples of each.

What not to share.

Tap each card as you talk it through with your child.

Personal details

Once it's shared, you can't really take it back. Names, birthdays, addresses, and other identifiers can be used to piece together a child's identity.

• Full name, home address,
• phone, email
• Passwords, ID numbers
• Family contact details

School details

School information can reveal a child's routine and location: where they are, when they are there, and who is with them.

• School name, class, teacher's name
• Photos in uniform
• Location details

Photos, voices, and faces

A photo, face, or voice can be reused, altered, or turned into something convincing that the person never said or did.

• Photos of your child, of yourself, of friends or classmates
• Family photos with names or faces visible
• Voice recordings, videos

Private family matters

What feels private can be copied, stored, reshared, or used in ways you did not intend.

• Family disagreements, travel plans, home routine
• Financial details
• Medical information
• Anything about another person that isn't yours to share