It does not know you or understand the world like a person.
AIforBC Learning · Large-print edition
My AI Confidence Workbook
Helpful everyday tasks · Privacy · Checking information · Scam safety
You are always allowed to pause.
You do not need to create an account, share personal information, or use AI for a task you do not trust.
Session 1
What is AI?
An AI tool can create text, images, audio, or other answers based on patterns. It can be useful. It can also be wrong or misleading—even when it sounds confident.
Important information needs another trusted source.
You can stop, ask a person, or choose another way.
Session 2
My safe question recipe
Say the task
“Help me create a short checklist…”
Use general or made-up details
“Use a fictional person and do not include private information.”
Say what good looks like
“Use plain language, five steps, and large headings.”
Review before using
Check facts, names, dates, links, and anything important.
Keep these details out
Passwords, account numbers, government identification, payment information, private messages, medical records, and confidential work information.
Session 3
Stop. Check. Compare.
What exact claim matters? Is it about money, health, law, safety, benefits, identity, or a deadline?
Find the original government, institution, business, professional, or other authoritative source.
Do the name, date, number, rule, and context match? If not, do not rely on the AI answer.
If the consequence is important and you are unsure, ask a qualified person.
Session 4
Pause before an urgent request.
- Someone demands secrecy or immediate action.
- A caller or message asks for unusual payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or account access.
- A familiar voice, face, or public figure makes an unexpected request or investment claim.
- A support message asks you to install software, share a code, or give remote access.
- The story changes when you ask questions or try another contact method.
My safety plan
- Pause. Do not send money, codes, information, or access.
- End the call or message.
- Contact the person or organization using a number or website you already trust.
- Tell a trusted person.
- Use official reporting or emergency channels when appropriate.
My take-home plan
One helpful task. One safety habit.
- A helpful task I may try
- Information I will keep out
- How I will check the answer
- A person I can ask for help