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AI Safety

1. What is AI Safety?

What is it?

AI Safety means learning how to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly while protecting yourself from scams, misinformation, privacy risks, and fraud.

Remember

AI is a helpful assistant—but like any tool, it can be used for good or bad. Learning how to recognize scams and verify information is the best way to stay safe.

2. AI Voice Cloning

What is it?

Scammers can use AI to copy a person’s voice from only a few seconds of audio. They may pretend to be your child, grandchild, or a friend and ask you to send money immediately.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Stay calm.
  • Hang up and call the person back using a phone number you already know.
  • Ask a personal question only they would know.
  • Never send money because of an urgent phone call alone.

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3. Deepfake Videos

What is it?

AI can create fake videos that make people appear to say or do things they never actually did. These videos can be convincing, so it’s important not to believe everything you see online.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Check if trusted news organizations are reporting the same story.
  • Be cautious of sensational videos that provoke strong emotions.
  • Verify videos before sharing them.

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4. AI Email Scams

What is it?

AI helps scammers write emails that look professional and convincing. These messages may pretend to come from your bank, Medicare, or a delivery company.

Warning Signs

  • Unexpected requests for money or personal information.
  • Messages creating urgency (“Act now!”).
  • Links that don’t match the company’s official website.

Stay Safe

  • Never click suspicious links.
  • Visit the company’s official website directly.
  • Call the company using a verified phone number.

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5. AI Phone Scams

Examples

  • IRS scams
  • Medicare scams
  • Bank fraud
  • Grandparent scams
  • Tech support scams

Remember

Government agencies and legitimate businesses generally do not demand immediate payment or ask for gift cards or cryptocurrency over the phone.

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6. AI Investment Scams

What is it?

Scammers use AI-generated videos, fake celebrity endorsements, and professional-looking websites to promote fraudulent investments.

Warning Signs

  • Guaranteed high returns.
  • “Limited-time” investment opportunities.
  • Requests to pay with cryptocurrency.
  • Pressure to act immediately.

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7. AI Romance Scams

How it Works

Someone builds an online relationship and later asks for money, claiming they have an emergency or need help traveling to meet you.

Protect Yourself

  • Never send money to someone you’ve only met online.
  • Be cautious if someone avoids video calls or consistently has excuses.
  • Talk to a trusted friend or family member before sending money.

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8. AI Shopping Scams

What is it?

Fake online stores use AI-generated product descriptions and images to appear legitimate while selling counterfeit goods or taking payment without delivering products.

Tips

  • Buy from reputable retailers.
  • Check reviews from multiple sources.
  • Look for secure checkout (https://).
  • Be wary of prices that seem too good to be true.

9. AI Password Safety

Best Practices

  • Use a unique password for every important account.
  • Use a password manager if you’re comfortable with one.
  • Turn on two-factor authentication whenever available.
  • Never share passwords through email or text.

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10. Protect Your Privacy

Never Share with AI Tools

  • Social Security numbers
  • Bank account numbers
  • Credit card numbers
  • Passwords
  • One-time verification codes
  • Medical records unless you’re using a trusted healthcare service and understand its privacy policy

When using AI assistants, avoid entering sensitive personal information unless it’s necessary and you trust the service.

11. AI Hallucinations

What Does It Mean?

Sometimes AI gives answers that sound convincing but are incorrect or completely made up. This is called an AI hallucination.

Always Verify

  • Medical advice
  • Legal information
  • Financial decisions
  • Tax guidance
  • News and current events

Use trusted sources to confirm important information.

12. Spot Fake AI Images

Signs

  • Extra fingers or distorted hands
  • Strange reflections
  • Inconsistent shadows
  • Blurry text on signs
  • Unnatural facial expressions

If something seems unusual, look for additional sources before believing or sharing it.

13. Report a Scam

If you think you’ve been targeted:

14. AI Safety Checklist

Before trusting an AI-generated message, ask yourself:

  • Does this create a sense of urgency?
  • Is someone asking for money or personal information?
  • Have I verified the information through another trusted source?
  • Does the website address look legitimate?
  • Have I discussed it with a trusted friend or family member if I’m unsure?

If the answer to any of these raises concern, pause and verify before taking action.