Pause before you share. Prompt with purpose.
AI can help you work faster. It can also help scammers work faster.
Whether you’re writing a prompt or responding to an unexpected message, a moment of pause can help protect your data.
- Stop. Think. Verify. If an email or text feels urgent or unusual, pause before you act.
- Share less. Protect more. Only give AI the information it needs - leave out names, IDs, and other sensitive data whenever possible.
- Use the right tool. Match the AI tool to the sensitivity of the information you're sharing.
Not sure which AI tool is right for your work? Visit Yale's AI website to explore guidance, approved tools, and best practices.
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