Lesson 550 of 1169
If AI Makes You Feel Weird, Stop
Trust your gut. If something feels off, close the app.
Explorers · Safety & Governance · ~3 min read
The big idea
Your feelings are smart. If using AI starts to feel scary, weird, or upsetting, that's a sign to stop. Close the app, take a break, and talk to a grown-up about what happened.
Some examples
- Feeling sad after using AI? Take a break.
- Feeling scared by what AI showed? Close it.
- Feeling confused? Ask a grown-up.
- Feeling lonely? Talk to a real friend.
Try it!
Practice saying 'I'm done with AI for now' out loud. You can use this anytime!
Your Feelings Are Important Safety Information
Feelings like nervousness, discomfort, and confusion aren't just emotions — they're signals your brain sends when something might be wrong. When you're using an AI app and something feels off — the conversation goes somewhere you didn't expect, the AI says something that makes you uncomfortable, or you feel like you want to hide what you're doing from your parents — those feelings are worth listening to. You don't have to figure out why something feels wrong before you stop. You can just stop. Close the app, take a breath, and if the feeling is strong, go find a trusted adult. You won't get in trouble for saying 'something in this app made me feel weird.' Adults want to know. Checking in on your feelings isn't weakness — it's smart, and it keeps you safe.
- Uncomfortable feelings while using AI are important safety signals — don't ignore them
- You don't need to know why something feels wrong to stop doing it
- Close the app first — you can figure out the why later
- If a feeling is strong, tell a trusted adult — you won't get in trouble
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