AI Helps You Understand Online Defamation

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1. Which scenario would MOST likely expose someone to a defamation lawsuit?

   1. Posting that a movie was boring
   2. Posting that you disagree with a restaurant's menu items
   3. Posting that a specific person stole money from their employer without proof
   4. Posting that a politician's policy position is wrong

2. A student posts: 'I think my teacher is the worst.' Is this defamation?

   1. Yes, because it could hurt the teacher's feelings
   2. No, unless the teacher sues
   3. Yes, because it criticizes a professional
   4. No, because it is clearly an opinion

3. What does it mean that 'truth is a defense' in defamation cases?

   1. You must prove the truth before posting anything negative
   2. Truth only matters in court, not when posting
   3. If what you posted is true, you cannot be found guilty of defamation
   4. Truth makes your post more popular

4. A classmate posts that another student 'has been cheating on every test this year.' This is an example of:

   1. A protected opinion
   2. A compliment
   3. A humorous statement
   4. A potentially defamatory false fact claim

5. Why does the lesson suggest asking AI to review a post before publishing?

   1. To translate the post into another language
   2. To make the post sound more professional
   3. To check if the post is opinion or fact claim and if it is defendable
   4. To increase the number of likes

6. What is the difference between defamation and harassment?

   1. There is no difference in legal consequences
   2. Defamation harms reputation through false facts; harassment is targeted aggressive behavior meant to intimidate
   3. Defamation is only about written words; harassment is only about speech
   4. They are the same thing

7. Which of these is an example of protected speech under the lesson?

   1. Calling someone a slur in a video
   2. Stating a false fact that you know is false about a business competitor
   3. Saying 'I believe this politician is corrupt'
   4. Posting a doctored photo to make someone look bad

8. What is the term for written defamation that is posted online?

   1. Hate speech
   2. Libel
   3. Cyberbullying
   4. Slander

9. Two students argue online. One says 'I think they're shady.' The other says 'They stole $500 from me.' Which statement is riskier to post?

   1. The second statement
   2. Neither is risky
   3. The first statement
   4. Both are equally risky

10. Why might calling someone a slur lead to more serious consequences than a defamation claim?

    1. Slurs cannot be posted online
    2. Slurs are not legally relevant
    3. Slurs are protected by free speech
    4. Slurs can be considered harassment and potentially hate crimes

11. What is the 'big idea' of this lesson about online posting?

    1. Only public figures can be sued for defamation
    2. You should never post negative things online
    3. Free speech allows you to post anything you want
    4. Free speech does not protect you from lawsuits for posting lies that hurt people

12. A person posts: 'This local restaurant has health code violations.' If this is false, what type of claim is this?

    1. A protected statement
    2. A joke
    3. A potentially defamatory false fact claim
    4. An opinion

13. What should you do if you want to post something negative about someone but cannot prove it is true?

    1. Make it clearly an opinion by saying 'I think' or 'In my opinion'
    2. Post it without any label
    3. Post it and hope they don't see it
    4. Change the person's name so no one knows who you mean

14. What is one key strategy the lesson suggests for protecting yourself before posting something heated?

    1. Post it immediately before you lose your nerve
    2. Delete all your old posts first
    3. Wait until you turn 18
    4. Ask AI to analyze if it is opinion or fact and if it is defendable

15. If someone posts that a famous athlete 'takes performance-enhancing drugs,' what must be true for this to potentially be defamation?

    1. It must be proven true in court first
    2. The statement must be false and harm the athlete's reputation
    3. The athlete must respond publicly
    4. The post must get over 1,000 likes