AI and Keeping Your Friends' Info Private

Your friends' phone numbers, addresses, or photos are not yours to share — even with an AI helper. We protect each other by keeping that info private.

Some examples

• Don't tell an AI your friend's home address.
• Don't paste your friend's photo into AI without asking.
• Don't share another kid's full name to look them up.
• Always check with a parent before sharing anyone's info.

Try it!

Think of one fact about a friend you used to share online. Ask yourself: did they say it was okay?

You Are the Guardian of Your Friends' Information

When your friend tells you their phone number, address, or a personal story, they're trusting you with it. That trust doesn't change just because you're using AI. If you paste your friend's photo into an AI app, type their address into a chatbot, or share their personal information to get help with a situation — even with good intentions — you've shared private information they didn't agree to share. This is why consent matters: before including someone else's personal information in anything — including AI tools — ask yourself 'Did they say it was okay?' If the answer is no, or you're not sure, don't share it. A good way to think about it: your information is yours to share or not. Your friend's information is theirs to share or not. You manage yours; they manage theirs.

• Ask yourself 'Did they say it was okay?' before sharing any friend's information with AI
• Photos of friends should never be pasted into AI without their explicit permission
• Sharing a friend's address or phone number with AI is the same as sharing it with a stranger
• Your friend's stories and personal struggles belong to them — don't share them without asking