Help Younger Kids Use AI Safely

You're learning AI rules. Younger kids might not know them yet. You can be a kind helper by teaching them: don't share secrets, double-check facts, and ask grown-ups when unsure.

Some examples

• Tell a younger sibling: 'Don't tell AI your address.'
• Show them how to ask AI a fun question.
• Remind them to ask a grown-up first.
• Teach them: AI can be wrong sometimes.

Try it!

Make up 3 rules to teach a 5-year-old about safe AI use. Share them with a parent.

Being a mentor means teaching by example too

Teaching a younger sibling or friend about AI safety isn't just a good deed — it's also a way to sharpen your own understanding. When you explain something to someone else, you figure out what you actually understand and what you're fuzzy on. The best AI safety lessons for younger kids are concrete and simple: never type your name and address, check with a grown-up before trying a new AI app, and tell a trusted adult if AI says something that makes you uncomfortable. But younger kids learn most from watching how you behave. If you use AI responsibly, protect your privacy, and talk openly about what AI can and can't do, that behavior teaches them more than any rule you could write down. Being a positive example of thoughtful AI use is one of the most powerful things an older sibling or friend can offer.

• Teach the three basics: don't share personal info, ask a grown-up first, speak up if something feels wrong
• Show younger kids by example — how you use AI models good habits
• When you explain AI safety to others, your own understanding gets stronger
• Be patient: younger kids will make mistakes, just like you did