Digital Footprint
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of information you leave online through posts, searches, and activities.
Why are “free” apps rarely free?
Users pay with personal data and attention.
What is misinformation?
False or inaccurate information shared without intent to harm.
Why should you always review AI responses before using them?
AI can make mistakes or give misleading information.
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI), and what is its main purpose?
AI is technology that can perform tasks that usually require human thinking, like understanding language or recognizing patterns. Its purpose is to help humans complete tasks faster, make decisions, or solve problems.
Which lasts longer online: a Snapchat message or a screenshot?
A screenshot.
What does a strong password usually include?
A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
What is disinformation?
False information shared on purpose to mislead.
What does it mean to “use AI as a tool, not a replacement”?
AI can help you think, but you do the learning and final work.
What are the three phases of generative AI
Phase 1: Training
Phase 2: Generation
Phase 3: Evaluation/Refinement
Name one way a positive digital footprint can help you in the future.
College admissions, jobs, scholarships, or building a good reputation.
What is phishing?
A scam where someone tries to trick you into sharing personal information.
What is confirmation bias, and how does it affect online research?
Favoring information that supports existing beliefs.
What is one way to show academic honesty when using AI?
Rewrite in your own words, cite it if required, and understand it.
Name two different AI concepts and give two traits for each.
Machine Learning (ML) – Learns patterns from data; improves performance over time.
Generative AI – Creates new content; uses trained data to produce responses.
Supervised Learning – Humans provide labeled data; AI learns from feedback.
Why is “delete” not always permanent on the internet?
Content can be saved, shared, backed up, or archived by others.
Why should you avoid using the same password on multiple sites?
If one account is hacked, all accounts are at risk.
Name one way to check if an online source is trustworthy.
Check the author, date, domain, sources, or cross-check with another site
Why do teachers limit how AI can be used on assignments?
To make sure students are learning, not just submitting answers.
What are two ways AI can fail
AI can be biased because of the data it was trained on.
AI can make incorrect or unsafe decisions if it misinterprets patterns.
How is a digital footprint created without you actively posting online?
Through data tracking, cookies, app permissions, and browsing history.
How can location services pose a safety risk even if posts are private?
Apps can track and share real-time or stored location data.
How can deepfakes damage public trust even when they are exposed as fake?
They make people doubt real evidence.
How could overusing AI hurt your skills in the long run?
It can weaken critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving.
name two areas where AI has been used effectively in business and explain how it helped.
Customer service – AI chatbots answer questions quickly and reduce wait times.
Data analysis – AI analyzes large datasets to help businesses make better decisions and identify trends.