AI Can Pretend to Be Anyone

End-of-lesson check

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1. What does the term 'catfishing' refer to in online safety?

   1. Creating fake online profiles to pretend to be someone else
   2. A type of computer virus that steals passwords
   3. A popular video game played online with friends
   4. A technique used by fishing boats to catch large fish

2. Why is it risky to become 'best friends' very quickly with someone you only know online?

   1. Online friends cannot verify who they really are, so fast friendship may be a trick
   2. It uses up your device's battery too quickly
   3. Your parents will not allow you to have online friends
   4. It can make your real friends feel jealous and left out

3. Which of the following is a 'red flag' when talking to someone online?

   1. They ask you to keep your conversations secret from grown-ups
   2. They live in a different country
   3. They prefer texting over video calling
   4. They like the same music as you

4. What should you do if an online friend you've never met in person asks to meet up in real life?

   1. Go meet them at a public place during the day
   2. Tell a grown-up immediately and do not go alone
   3. Agree but bring a friend with you
   4. Send them your address so they know where to find you

5. What makes AI-powered chatbots more dangerous than typical strangers you might meet online?

   1. AI chatbots are always checked by police before being released
   2. AI chatbots cannot access the internet
   3. AI chatbots are made by your school
   4. AI chatbots can sound exactly like people you know or admire

6. Which of these is the BEST example of personal information you should never share online?

   1. Your favorite food
   2. Your favorite color
   3. The name of your pet
   4. Your home address

7. An online friend who says they are a kid your age knows all about your favorite video game and talks just like a famous gamer you watch. Why might this be concerning?

   1. Nothing is concerning — it's great to find a friend with same interests
   2. You should ask them for money since they seem rich
   3. They might be using AI to study your interests and pretend to be like you
   4. You should stop playing video games entirely

8. What does the term 'grooming' mean in online safety?

   1. A type of hairstyle popular among streamers
   2. Taking care of a pet animal regularly
   3. Cleaning your room without being asked
   4. An adult slowly building trust with a child to gain control or access

9. If something feels 'weird' during an online conversation, what should you do first?

   1. Tell a grown-up right away
   2. Keep talking to see if it gets less weird
   3. Block the person and delete your account
   4. Share more personal info to build trust

10. Why do online strangers become more dangerous when they can use AI?

    1. AI can help strangers sound like people you already trust
    2. AI makes the internet run faster
    3. AI makes people more likely to share secrets
    4. AI stops parents from checking messages

11. Which of the following is the safest rule for handling online friendships?

    1. Share photos so they know what you look like
    2. Never share your real name or where you live with online friends
    3. Give them your phone number in case of emergencies
    4. Accept friend requests from anyone who seems nice

12. A stranger online says they are a famous actor's manager and want to meet you for a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.' What is this most likely?

    1. A test of your internet safety skills
    2. A trick to get you to meet in person
    3. A new type of online game
    4. A real opportunity that could make you famous

13. What does it mean to 'trust your gut' when something feels wrong online?

    1. Share your gut feelings with the stranger
    2. Ignore warnings and keep chatting
    3. Pay attention to feelings that something might be wrong
    4. Follow your stomach and eat something

14. Why is it important to tell a grown-up if an online conversation makes you uncomfortable?

    1. So you can get in trouble for talking to strangers
    2. Grown-ups always know what to say to strangers
    3. Because the stranger told you to
    4. They can help decide if something is dangerous and take action

15. A new AI friend claims to be another kid from your school, but you don't recognize them. What should you do?

    1. Believe them since AI is smart and probably knows your school
    2. Be careful — AI can pretend to be anyone, including a classmate — tell a grown-up
    3. Ask them questions only a real classmate would know, then trust their answers
    4. Share your schedule so they can find you at lunch