Hello, I’m Mana.
Generative AI is a powerful tool that supports our work in many areas, including writing, summarizing, image generation, and coding assistance.
However, it’s important to recognize that along with its benefits come risks—such as misinformation, bias, copyright concerns, privacy issues, and the potential for misuse.
In this article, I’ll walk you through five essential practices to help users use generative AI more safely and responsibly.
⚠️ Common Risks of Generative AI
| Type of Risk | Description |
|---|---|
| Hallucination | Outputs false or misleading information with confidence |
| Bias | Reflects prejudices related to gender, race, or culture |
| Privacy | Risk of leaking personal or confidential information |
| Copyright | May produce content similar to existing works |
| Misuse | Can be exploited to create fake news or impersonate others |
While these risks are partly due to the technology itself, users can often reduce them significantly through awareness and thoughtful usage.
✅ 5 Tips for Safer Use of Generative AI
1. Don’t trust outputs blindly (always fact-check)
Generative AI can present false information confidently. This is known as “hallucination.”
- Ask for sources: “Please include references.”
- If unsure, prompt the AI: “Is this information accurate?”
2. Avoid entering sensitive or personal information
Anything you input might be stored or reused by some systems. Avoid personal or confidential content.
- No names, phone numbers, or internal data
- Don’t enter company documents or client info
3. Be mindful of copyright when using outputs
AI outputs might resemble copyrighted material. Check the tool’s terms and consider crediting sources if needed.
- Check usage licenses
- Label AI-generated content when required
4. Use clear, specific prompts
Ambiguous prompts can lead to vague or inaccurate results.
Example: “Tell me about X.” → may return outdated info
Better: “Explain X in under 300 words using reliable, neutral sources.”
5. Follow service terms and your organization’s policies
Make sure your use of AI complies with the platform’s rules and your workplace guidelines.
- Know if data is stored or used in retraining
- Avoid prohibited uses like political manipulation
- Understand AI-generated content ownership
📘 Conclusion
Generative AI is a valuable and powerful tool—but how you use it makes all the difference.
By staying informed and practicing responsible use, we can make AI work for us in a safe and meaningful way. Let’s keep learning together! 😊
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