Using AI Chatbots safely - Easy read

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About AI chatbots

A young person is looking at their mobile phone screen. A robot stands next to them, representing the AI chatbot.

A chatbot is a computer program you can talk to by typing. 

You may have used an AI chatbot in Google, WhatsApp or ChatGPT.

AI chatbots do not know everything

The robot is displaying a question mark on it's screen

If the chatbot does not know an answer, it might guess and tell you the wrong information.

AI chatbots can give you wrong answers

The robot is displaying a red cross mark on it's screen

The chatbot is based on some knowledge but not all knowledge. 

It only knows things about you, that you have told it. So it might give you the wrong advice.

AI chatbots always agree with you

The robot is giving the young person love and flowers and chocolates

The chatbot is made to agree with what you say and make you feel good. 

It will give you the answers that make you happy, even if they are not true.

AI chatbots are not real friends

The young person is laughing with their friend. The robot is in the background

The chatbot does not have real feelings. It cannot care about you or your life.

It will give you the answers that make you happy, even if they are not true.

AI chatbots use old messages

The robot is displaying old conversations on it's screen

You might want to stop talking about a topic. The chatbot might keep bringing it up.

AI chatbots may not be private

The robot is giving your chat information to an AI company

Everything you type may be recorded and used to train the chatbot. 

You can turn off your history or change privacy settings.

Ask someone you trust

The young person is explaining what the chatbot said, to their parents

Check what the chatbot told you, with a family member or friend.

You can get help anytime for any reason

Kids Help Line logo

www.kidshelpline.com.au

Or call 1800 55 1800

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