AI and copying an artist's style: borrowing vs. taking

Real artists work for years to make their style. When you ask AI to copy their style, you didn't ask them. Some artists feel okay with it — many feel sad or upset.

Some examples

• Asking AI for 'cartoon style' is broad and okay
• Asking AI for 'in the style of [a famous living artist]' might upset them
• Trying to make your own style is even cooler
• Sharing AI art and saying it's by the real artist is wrong

Try it!

Make an AI picture using only general words like 'watercolor' or 'cartoon.' Don't name a real artist. See how cool it still looks.

Don't feed your friend's drawing into AI without asking.

Some examples

• Their art is theirs, not AI fuel
• Asking first is always the kind move
• Make your own to remix instead
• AI remixing without asking is rude

Try it!

If you want to remix a friend's art with AI, ask out loud first.

Here's why "AI and respecting other kids' creations" matters: Learning about AI is one of the most important skills you can build for the future! Don't feed your friend's drawing into AI without asking — and knowing how to apply this gives you a concrete advantage.

• Learn what "respect" means and why it's important
• Learn what "art" means and why it's important
• Learn what "permission" means and why it's important

1. 1Find out more about AI and respecting other kids' creations by asking an AI a question about it
2. 2Talk to a grown-up about what you learned
3. 3Write down one new thing you learned today

Some friends and family don't want AI in their stuff — respect that.

Some examples

• Grandma's birthday card means more handmade
• Some kids don't use AI yet at all
• Asking 'AI okay?' is polite
• AI-free choices are valid choices

Try it!

Ask one family member: 'Do you want AI help on this, or no?' Then listen.

Here's why "AI and letting others have AI-free time" matters: Learning about AI is one of the most important skills you can build for the future! Some friends and family don't want AI in their stuff — respect that — and knowing how to apply this gives you a concrete advantage.

• Learn what "respect" means and why it's important
• Learn what "choices" means and why it's important
• Learn what "family" means and why it's important

1. 1Find out more about AI and letting others have AI-free time by asking an AI a question about it
2. 2Talk to a grown-up about what you learned
3. 3Write down one new thing you learned today