AI and Pretending to Be Someone: Why That's Not Okay

AI can copy how a real person talks or sounds. But pretending to BE a real person — like a friend or teacher — to trick others is not okay. It's like wearing a mask to fool people.

Some examples

• Don't make AI write messages 'from' your mom or teacher.
• Don't use voice AI to copy a friend's voice without asking.
• Made-up characters? Totally fine to play with.
• If someone uses AI to fake you, tell a grown-up.

Try it!

Make up a brand-new fictional character. Ask AI to write a message from THAT character. That's the safe way to play.

Practice this safely

Try this with a low-stakes example and a trusted adult nearby. The goal is to notice how AI talks about impersonation, not to let it make the decision for you.

1. 1Ask AI to explain impersonation in plain language, then underline anything that sounds uncertain or too broad.
2. 2Give it one detail from "AI and Pretending to Be Someone: Why That's Not Okay" and ask for two possible next steps plus one reason each step might be wrong.
3. 3Check honesty against a trusted source, teacher, adult, expert, or original document before you use it.