AI and Asking Before You Share

AI tools make it easy to share photos and stories fast. But fast doesn't mean okay — always ask before you share something about another person.

Some examples

• Ask before sharing a photo of a friend.
• Ask before posting a video of a family pet.
• Ask before sharing a friend's funny quote.
• Ask before letting AI use your photo to make art.

Try it!

Think of one photo you might post. Practice asking the people in it for permission first.

Asking is the kindest move

Think about this: your friend doesn't know you took a funny photo of them at lunch. You run it through an AI image tool and now it's a meme. You share it with ten people before your friend even finds out. How would that feel if someone did that to YOU? Sharing something about another person — especially using AI to change or remix it — without their permission is a big deal. It doesn't matter if it's funny. It doesn't matter if it's 'just a photo.' Every person has the right to decide how their image, their name, or their personal stories get shared. This idea is called consent — and it's as important online as it is in everyday life. When you ask before sharing, you're saying 'I respect you.' And that matters more than getting a laugh from ten people online.

• You want to use an AI art tool with your friend's photo — ask first, every time.
• Your sibling said something funny and you want to share it — get their yes before posting.
• A classmate's drawing is on your phone — they made it, you need their permission to share it.
• If you're not sure whether you need to ask, that's a sign you should ask.