How to Help Younger Siblings Use AI Safely (Without Being Annoying)

End-of-lesson check

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1. At what age should children basically never use AI tools alone without supervision?

   1. Under 12 years old
   2. Under 10 years old
   3. Under 16 years old
   4. Under 14 years old

2. Why should older siblings show their younger siblings examples of AI making mistakes?

   1. To discourage the younger sibling from using AI altogether
   2. To make the younger sibling distrust all technology
   3. To build healthy skepticism and prevent over-reliance on AI
   4. To impress the parents with their knowledge

3. What question should become a default reflex for younger children using AI tools?

   1. Is this fun?
   2. Is this the fastest way?
   3. Is this real?
   4. Is this free?

4. Why are AI 'friends' specifically discouraged for young children under 12?

   1. They are too expensive for families
   2. They are designed to maximize attachment rather than learning
   3. They provide inaccurate school answers
   4. They require too much internet bandwidth

5. When might an older sibling want to gently push back on parents letting a younger sibling use AI for homework?

   1. When the homework is for science class
   2. When the parents are too busy to help
   3. When the younger sibling asks nicely
   4. When the older sibling has seen the limits of AI on homework problems

6. What does the term 'co-use' refer to in the context of younger children and AI?

   1. Two AIs working together on a task
   2. Children using AI to communicate with each other
   3. Adults and children using AI tools together
   4. Children competing in AI-related contests

7. Why does the lesson say younger siblings will be 'raised by AI' differently than older siblings were?

   1. AI will literally raise them like a parent
   2. AI products are too expensive for younger kids
   3. AI will be more integrated into their daily life and learning from a younger age
   4. Older siblings are not allowed to use AI

8. What is problematic about AI companions designed for young children from a developmental perspective?

   1. They are illegal in most countries
   2. They cost too much money
   3. They interfere with developing real human relationship skills
   4. They are always inaccurate

9. What role does the lesson suggest older siblings have regarding younger siblings and AI?

   1. They should be quiet and let parents decide
   2. They should model healthy AI use habits
   3. They should enforce strict rules
   4. They should use AI to spy on younger siblings

10. In the context of this lesson, what does 'modeling' mean?

    1. Writing a computer program
    2. Building a 3D replica of something
    3. Demonstrating behavior for others to imitate
    4. Creating a digital avatar

11. How should an older sibling approach the topic of a younger sibling using AI for homework with their parents?

    1. Gently push back based on observed limits
    2. Ignore what the parents decide
    3. Speak firmly and embarrass the parents
    4. Demand that parents stop all AI use

12. Why is it important to verify AI-generated information even if it looks correct?

    1. AI always lies on purpose
    2. AI cannot be trusted with any information
    3. AI makes mistakes and can present false information as true
    4. Verification is required by law

13. The lesson notes that fast-changing details like product names and policies should be treated as what before relying on them?

    1. Illegal content
    2. Guaranteed accurate
    3. Examples to verify before use
    4. Permanent facts

14. What does the lesson mean by developing a 'default reflex' when using AI?

    1. A reflex to stop using AI
    2. An automatic physical reaction
    3. A reflex to share everything AI says with friends
    4. A habit of automatically questioning whether information is true

15. What design characteristic of AI 'friend' products makes them unsuitable for young children?

    1. They are designed in black and white
    2. They are designed to maximize user attachment
    3. They are designed for adults only
    4. They are designed without safety features