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AI and respecting 'no': when AI won't do something
AI sometimes says 'I can't help with that' — and that's a good thing.
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- 1The big idea
- 2limits
- 3safety
- 4trust
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Section 1
The big idea
Sometimes AI will tell you 'I can't help with that.' It might be because the thing isn't safe, isn't kind, or isn't fair. Don't try to trick it into doing it anyway. Those rules exist to keep people safe.
Some examples
- AI won't write mean things about classmates
- AI won't share dangerous instructions
- AI won't pretend to be a real person
- Trying to trick AI past a 'no' is not cool
Try it!
If you ever see AI say 'I can't help with that,' just stop and pick a different question. Tell a grown-up if you're not sure why.
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