Practice activity: Use AI safely

  • 2 minutes

Imagine you're making a doctor's appointment and you need help planning your day.

Step 1: Read the prompt

Read this prompt closely, then read it again.

Example: "My name is Sam Jones. I live at 123 Main Street. I have a doctor's appointment at 2:00 PM. What time should I leave?"

Step 2: Find information you don't need

Which details could you take out?

  • Person's name
  • Home address
  • Appointment time

Step 3: Rewrite the prompt

How could you ask the same question without sharing extra private details?

Example: "My appointment is at 2:00 PM. The trip takes 30 minutes. What time should I leave?"

Step 4: Think about safe AI use

Answer these questions:

  • Which details were private?
  • Which details did AI need to answer your question?
  • Does the new prompt still give AI enough to help?
  • Why is it safer to leave out details you don't need?
  • If you weren't sure, who could you ask for help?