Our Guide to Responsible AI Use

Introduction

Welcome to InspireAI! We're all here to discover the amazing ways AI can help us in our daily lives. Just like any powerful tool, from a kitchen knife to the internet itself, the key is to use AI wisely.

This page is our community's commitment to doing just that. These aren't strict rules, but helpful principles to ensure we all stay safe and get the most out of this incredible technology.

Everything you need to know about using AI responsibly can be boiled down to three simple ideas:

Think of a public AI tool like a postcard – you wouldn't write your bank details on it. The most important rule is to never share sensitive, personal information.

What Not to Share:

• Personal Identifiers: Full names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates.
• Financial & Health Data: Bank account or credit card numbers, confidential medical history.
• Private Credentials: Passwords, login information.
• Confidential Work Info: Customer data, internal company documents, trade secrets.

Practical Tips:

• When discussing a situation, use fake names or initials (e.g., "my son 'A' is struggling with...").
• Use generic examples instead of pasting in real, sensitive documents.
• Before sharing a prompt on InspireAI, double-check that you've removed any private details.

AI tools are incredibly creative and knowledgeable, but they are not sources of absolute truth. They can be wrong, make things up, or present out-of-date information. Your critical thinking is your most important asset.

How to Stay Accurate:

• Fact-Check Important Info: For anything that matters (health, financial, or academic facts), always verify the AI's claims with reliable sources like textbooks, professional websites, or experts.
• Never Use AI for Primary Medical or Legal Advice: Use it to brainstorm questions for your doctor or lawyer, but never to replace their professional judgment.
• Ask for Sources: You can ask the AI "What is the source of that information?", but be aware it can sometimes invent sources. The best approach is to find your own.

AI is a fantastic assistant. The key is to treat it as one. Presenting AI-generated work as your own original thought can be misleading.

How to Be Transparent:

• If you use AI to help with a work or school project, follow their policies on acknowledging its use.
• When you share something in a group chat that was written by AI, a simple note like "(written with help from AI)" is a great practice.
• Don't use AI to create content that pretends to be from a real person or expert without their consent.

When you share a successful use case on InspireAI, you help everyone. To make those submissions as helpful and safe as possible, let's follow these guidelines:

1. Anonymise Your Example: Before copying a prompt, remove all personal names and identifying details.
2. Describe Your Process: Briefly explain the context. What was your goal? What follow-up questions did you ask?
3. Share Your Verification: Let others know how you checked the results. Did you test the code? Did you fact-check the historical claims? This helps everyone learn the whole process.
4. Be Honest About What Didn't Work: Sharing limitations or "bad" responses is just as valuable as sharing successes!

This guide is a living document, and we'll update it as technology evolves. If you have suggestions, please let us know!