Before doing something with AI you are not sure about, ask: would 25-year-old me be proud of this? It catches a lot.
5 min · Reviewed 2026
The big idea
Internet stuff lasts. The dumb thing you do at 14 might still be findable at 25. Before doing anything questionable with AI, ask: would future me be okay with this?
Some examples
Making a deepfake of a classmate: future you would NOT be okay with this.
Building a portfolio of cool AI projects: future you = proud.
Faking your own work with AI: future you = embarrassed and possibly in trouble.
Helping a younger sibling learn AI safely: future you = proud.
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End-of-lesson check
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What is the core idea behind "The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test"?
Before doing something with AI you are not sure about, ask: would 25-year-old me be proud of this? It catches a lot.
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Human oversight paths that do not require a credit card
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Which term best describes a foundational idea in "The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test"?
future regret
long view
ethical thinking
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
A learner studying The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test would need to understand which concept?
long view
ethical thinking
future regret
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Which of these is directly relevant to The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
long view
future regret
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
ethical thinking
Which of the following is a key point about The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
Making a deepfake of a classmate: future you would NOT be okay with this.
Building a portfolio of cool AI projects: future you = proud.
Faking your own work with AI: future you = embarrassed and possibly in trouble.
Helping a younger sibling learn AI safely: future you = proud.
Which of these does NOT belong in a discussion of The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
Making a deepfake of a classmate: future you would NOT be okay with this.
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Building a portfolio of cool AI projects: future you = proud.
Faking your own work with AI: future you = embarrassed and possibly in trouble.
What is the key insight about "The rule" in the context of The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Human oversight paths that do not require a credit card
Future you is watching. Make choices you will be proud of when you grow up.
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Which statement accurately describes an aspect of The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Human oversight paths that do not require a credit card
Set pricing
Internet stuff lasts. The dumb thing you do at 14 might still be findable at 25.
Which best describes the scope of "The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test"?
It focuses on Before doing something with AI you are not sure about, ask: would 25-year-old me be proud of this? I
It is unrelated to ethics workflows
It applies only to the opposite beginner tier
It was deprecated in 2024 and no longer relevant
Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Some examples
Human oversight paths that do not require a credit card
Set pricing
Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Human oversight paths that do not require a credit card
Try it!
Set pricing
Which of the following is a concept covered in The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
future regret
ethical thinking
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
long view
Which of the following is a concept covered in The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
future regret
long view
ethical thinking
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Which of the following is a concept covered in The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
long view
ethical thinking
future regret
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…
Which of the following is a concept covered in The 'What Would Future Me Think' AI Test?
future regret
ethical thinking
long view
Some AI apps collect data about users — that's why some rules apply specifically…