AI Pranks Can Cross the Line — Be Careful

Pranking with AI can be funny — like making a silly voice say weird things. But pretending to be someone else, faking a scary message, or tricking a younger kid is not okay.

Some examples

• Don't fake a scary voicemail to a friend with AI.
• Don't pretend to be their parent in an AI message.
• Don't make fake 'breaking news' that scares people.
• If a 'prank' would hurt or scare you, don't do it to others.

Try it!

Think of a prank that's silly AND kind. Like a fake compliment from a 'cat'. That's the good kind!

Practice this safely

Try this with a low-stakes example and a trusted adult nearby. The goal is to notice how AI talks about pranks, not to let it make the decision for you.

1. 1Ask AI to explain pranks in plain language, then underline anything that sounds uncertain or too broad.
2. 2Give it one detail from "AI Pranks Can Cross the Line — Be Careful" and ask for two possible next steps plus one reason each step might be wrong.
3. 3Check kindness against a trusted source, teacher, adult, expert, or original document before you use it.