What You Need to Know
Transparency covers disclosure that AI was used, what data it holds, and how outputs are produced. Increasingly it is a legal expectation, not just good manners.
Why It Matters
Undisclosed AI in customer service, hiring, and content erodes trust and removes the chance to ask for a human.
Warning Signs checklist
- Support that never escalates to a person
- No AI disclosure in a product that clearly uses it
- Unclear data retention policies
- No documentation of known limitations
How to Protect Yourself steps
- 1Ask directly whether you are speaking with AI
- 2Request a human review for important decisions
- 3Read the data policy before entering sensitive details
- 4Disclose your own AI use where it affects others
Quick Checklist
- Ask directly whether you are speaking with AI
- Request a human review for important decisions
- Read the data policy before entering sensitive details
- Disclose your own AI use where it affects others
Helpful Resources
- The Curiosity EditLong-form essays on cyber, AI, and everyday technology.
- Career GalaxyDiscover the careers built around this exact problem.
- Government resourcesOfficial reporting and recovery links, being verified before we publish them.
- Trusted nonprofitsCommunity partners offering free education and support, list in progress.
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