Understand what AI tools can do
AI assistants can help explain topics, organize ideas, summarize text, translate language and support creative work. Their abilities vary, and they may not have access to current information or the context needed for a particular task.
Give clear instructions
Describe what you need, provide relevant non-sensitive context and explain the format you want. For example, ask for a beginner-friendly explanation or a short summary with practical examples. Review the result and refine your instructions when necessary.
Check important answers
Verify facts, calculations, quotations and references. For health, legal, financial and other high-stakes questions, consult appropriate qualified professionals or authoritative sources. Do not rely on AI output alone when mistakes could cause serious harm.
Protect private information
Avoid entering passwords, identity numbers, financial details, private records or confidential work into AI tools unless you have a clear reason and understand how the service handles that information. Check privacy settings and data-use terms.
Respect people and original work
Do not use AI to impersonate someone, create deceptive material, harass people or expose private information. Check whether AI assistance must be disclosed in your school, workplace or publication. Respect copyright and the rights of creators.
Keep human judgment involved
AI can help you explore ideas, but you remain responsible for how its output is used. Apply your own judgment, correct mistakes and seek reliable human expertise when needed.