AI SafeStep™
The step-by-step way to use AI safely. Five steps for every AI tool, typed or spoken.
1 PauseThink before you type. What do I want? Is any of this private?
Stop before you act on an answer. Nothing an AI tool says needs to be used in the next minute.
2 AskWrite your question in plain words.
Ask again in your own words. “Please make that simpler.” “Use a real-life example.” “Give me only three steps.”
3 CheckLook over the answer. Is it right? Where did it come from?
Check anything that affects money, health, legal matters, or safety with an official source or a trusted person.
4 ProtectKeep your private details safe. Watch for scams.
Protect private details. No Social Security number, bank or card numbers, full medical records, or passwords.
5 ImproveReview, refine and re-ask.
Look back on what worked, keep learning, and ask someone you trust to help make your next step safer.
Never type or say
- Social Security or Medicare numbers
- Bank or card numbers
- Passwords or one-time codes
- Full medical records
Check with
- Health: your doctor or pharmacist
- Money: the number on your card or bill
- Anything else: the official website
- Always: someone you trust
How fishy is it?
- 1 · A little fishy Be careful. Slow down and read it again.
- 2 · Fishy Stop and check. Contact the company or person yourself.
- 3 · Really rotten! It is a scam. Do not respond, click or pay.
Re-ask any time: “Please make that simpler.” “Use a real-life example.” “Give me only three steps.”