Lesson 730 of 1234
Some 'People' Online Are Actually AI Bots
Some accounts that chat with you online aren't real people.
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- 1The big idea
- 2bots
- 3online safety
- 4strangers
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Section 1
The big idea
On games, social media, and chats, some accounts are AI bots — not real humans. They might pretend to be a kid your age. The safest move: never share personal info with online 'friends' you've never met in real life.
Some examples
- A 'friend' who never video-calls might not be real.
- Bots can be programmed to seem really sweet.
- Bots might ask weird questions to collect your info.
- If something feels off, tell a grown-up right away.
Try it!
Talk with a parent about your online accounts. Decide together what's safe to share.
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