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Am I about to share private information?
Examples: passwords, bank details, ID numbers, medical records, private family information.
Source: Silver AI website
Silver AI
Practical and Safe AI for Older Adults
Practical AI guidance for older adults, families, and caregivers.
Quick preflight check
AI Safety Checklist
Use this quick checklist before you share information with AI or act on an answer. If anything feels private, urgent, or high-stakes, slow down first.
Before you trust an AI answer
If you answer yes to any of these, slow down before you continue.
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Could this answer affect my health, money, safety, legal situation, or relationships?
If yes, AI should not be the final decision-maker.
03
Is this situation urgent, emotional, or pressuring me to act fast?
Urgency is a major warning sign, especially in scams and emotional moments.
04
Does the answer sound certain even though I do not know where it came from?
A confident tone is not proof that the answer is true.
05
Would I feel better checking this with a trusted person or official source?
That feeling is usually your signal to verify before acting.
What to do next
Continue carefully
If none of these apply, you can continue, but stay careful and avoid oversharing.
Pause and verify
If one applies, stop for a moment and verify before you act, pay, reply, or follow advice.
Stop and get help
If two or more apply, do not rely on AI alone. Check with a trusted person, an official source, or a real expert.
Choose your next step
Use the checklist when you need a quick safety check, then go deeper when you want more explanation or real examples.