Defend Yourself From AI-Powered Online Bullying

End-of-lesson check

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1. Which of the following is a reason AI makes online bullying more dangerous than older forms?

   1. AI can tell the difference between real and fake images with perfect accuracy
   2. AI can create convincing fake content much faster than a human could manually
   3. AI prevents bullies from staying anonymous online
   4. AI automatically deletes bullying messages after 24 hours

2. A student finds a fake, embarrassing image of themselves posted online that looks very realistic. What is the first thing they should do?

   1. Take a screenshot with the date and time clearly visible
   2. Wait a few days to see if it gets more attention before reacting
   3. Reply to the post denying that it is fake
   4. Delete the image from their own social media accounts immediately

3. Which of these people would NOT typically be considered a trusted adult to tell about online bullying?

   1. A parent or guardian
   2. A school counselor
   3. A favorite social media influencer
   4. A teacher

4. Why is reporting bullying to the social media platform an important step?

   1. Reporting permanently deletes the content from the whole internet
   2. Platforms can remove content and ban users who violate their rules
   3. The platform will always pay the victim money for the trouble
   4. Reporting guarantees the bully will be arrested

5. In which of these situations would it be most appropriate to contact law enforcement?

   1. When a classmate posts an unkind comment about your outfit
   2. When threats are made against you or explicit deepfake images are spread
   3. When you disagree with something someone posted about a movie
   4. When someone creates a fake quote that makes you look bad

6. A student discovers they are being targeted by an AI-generated bullying campaign. Why does acting quickly matter?

   1. Quick action guarantees the bully will apologize
   2. Social media platforms automatically delete content after 72 hours
   3. The longer bullying continues, the more people see it and the harder it is to stop
   4. The police will only investigate if you call within one hour

7. What specific detail makes a screenshot most useful as evidence?

   1. The screenshot is posted on a different platform
   2. The screenshot includes the date, time, username, and URL
   3. The image is blurry so it cannot be shared further
   4. The bully's username is circled in red

8. Which of the following best describes why AI-generated fake content is particularly harmful in bullying situations?

   1. It can only be created by professional hackers
   2. It can be created instantly, looks realistic, and spreads to many people quickly
   3. It is always easy to identify as fake
   4. It automatically disappears after being reported

9. Many states have laws specifically addressing certain types of AI-assisted harassment. What might these laws cover?

   1. Guidelines for how often you can post on social media
   2. Penalties for creating and sharing non-consensual explicit deepfake images or making threats
   3. Rules about what color your profile picture can be
   4. Requirements for how many followers you must have

10. What information should be captured when documenting bullying for evidence?

    1. A written description of how the bullying made you feel
    2. Your personal opinions about the bully's character
    3. Screenshots showing the content, usernames, dates, and times
    4. Links to other unrelated posts the bully has made in the past

11. Why might a school counselor be a helpful person to tell about online bullying?

    1. Counselors can force the police to investigate immediately
    2. Counselors are trained to support students and can help coordinate a response with parents and teachers
    3. Counselors have access to the bully's social media accounts
    4. Counselors can contact the platform to delete content directly

12. Which statement explains why ignoring AI-powered bullying rarely works?

    1. AI content spreads on its own and continues to reach new people
    2. Bully posts are automatically flagged by AI moderators within hours
    3. The bully will stop automatically when they get bored
    4. Ignoring bullying is actually the best strategy in all cases

13. What is the key difference between regular fake content and AI-generated fake content in bullying?

    1. AI allows fake content to be created much faster and at larger scale
    2. There is no meaningful difference between the two
    3. AI-generated content is always obviously fake and easy to spot
    4. AI-generated content cannot be shared across platforms

14. A student receives a threatening message that looks like it was created using AI to impersonate them. What should they do first?

    1. Document everything including the fake message, then tell a trusted adult immediately
    2. Delete all their social media accounts permanently
    3. Share the threatening message with friends to prove they did not send it
    4. Create an AI-generated threat to send back as a warning

15. The three-step response to AI-powered harassment — document, tell adults, report — should happen:

    1. Over the course of several weeks to gather more evidence
    2. Only after the bully contacts you again
    3. As quickly as possible — ideally all on the same day
    4. Only after you have identified the bully's real name