Lesson 923 of 1234
AI and knowing when an app is watching you
Some AI apps watch what you do to learn about you — you can choose how much.
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- 1The big idea
- 2tracking
- 3settings
- 4choices
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Section 1
The big idea
Some AI apps watch what you do to learn about you — you can choose how much.
Some examples
- Many apps quietly track clicks and time
- Settings can turn off some tracking
- You don't have to say yes to everything
- Asking 'why does this app need that?' is smart
Try it!
Open an app's settings with a grown-up. Find one tracking switch you can turn off.
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