Lesson 1 of 1 · 4 min read
What is safe to put into AI?
Do not put personal information into an AI tool.
Personal data is anything that identifies a living person: names, emails, photos, order history tied to a name.
Usually fine
Made-up examples and anonymised drafts
General how-to questions
Public information already on your website
Do not enter
Real customer or student company names and contact details
Sensitive information such as passwords, order details or business current account details
Photos of identifiable people without consent
If you would not share the information on a poster at school/college or a trade fair, do not paste it into an AI tool.
Honesty, ownership, and the planet
Be open about your AI use
Using AI is allowed and can help your student company develop ideas. If AI helps you create something important, be ready to explain how you used it and how your team made the final decision.
AI can help, but your team chooses what to publish.
Environmental cost
AI tools use energy, so use them when they add value. For simple tasks, a quick team discussion or internet search may be enough.