Family AI Safety Audit

No external tool needed. Just you, your family, paper or a doc, and the S.A.F.E. framework from the book. You’re leading this one — your parents are your teammates, not the deciders.

This audit is leadership practice for your kid. Let them run it. You’ll learn things you hadn’t noticed. Implement at least one of their recommendations — that’s how they know their leadership counted.

What You’ll Do

Walk through your home and list every AI system your family uses. Run the S.A.F.E. check on each one. Identify the gaps. Then write three to five simple family guidelines that actually make you safer. Finish by scheduling a re-audit for three months out.

What You’ll Need

Paper or a digital doc for your notes
A parent or family member to work with
Access to family devices
The S.A.F.E. framework from Book 2 Chapter 3
35–45 minutes

Build Your AI Inventory

10 minutes

List every AI system. Obvious AND hidden. Use a table:

| AI System | Where Used | What It Does | Who Uses It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone autocorrect | Phone | Fixes typing | Everyone |

Hidden ones to look for:

Smart TV and streaming recommendations
Video game opponents and NPCs
Email spam filters
Photo organization and face tagging
Smart home devices (voice assistants, thermostats)
Map and navigation apps
Music recommendations
Smart watches and fitness trackers

Most families find 10–20 systems. More than they realize.

S.A.F.E. Check Each System

15 minutes

For each one, run the S.A.F.E. check. Put a check or an X in each column.

Supervision: Does a human review AI suggestions before action? Can humans override easily?
Acknowledgment: Do family members know when they’re interacting with AI? Is there honesty about it?
Filtering: Are privacy settings reviewed? Is appropriate info being shared?
Evaluation: Do family members question AI recommendations? Verify important info?

Don’t expect everything to pass. You’re finding gaps so you can close them.

Identify Improvements

5 minutes

For any system with an X, brainstorm:

What settings need adjustment?
What family habits would help?
Who needs to learn more about that system?

Write Family AI Guidelines

10 minutes

Write three to five simple house rules. Short, specific, doable.

— We verify AI facts before putting them in homework.
— We ask permission before sharing photos with AI systems.
— We check navigation suggestions for common sense before following them.
— We discuss AI recommendations together before making big family decisions.

Schedule a Re-Audit

2 minutes

AI safety isn’t a one-time thing. Pick a date:

Every three months
Whenever you add a new AI system
After anything goes wrong

You’ve Succeeded When:

You identified at least 7 AI systems your family uses
You evaluated each one with S.A.F.E.
You wrote specific, actionable family guidelines
Everyone in your family knows the new guidelines
You have a plan for checking in later

“This is the mission that changes how you see your own home. Most families have no idea how much AI is running around them. You’re about to show them.”

If Something Goes Wrong

“My family says we don’t really use AI.”

Start with the obvious ones (phones, TV, games) and show them the hidden ones. They’ll be surprised how much AI is already in their lives.

“Everything looks risky.”

Don’t aim for perfect safety. Aim for better. Even one or two improvements make a real difference.

“My parents don’t want to change anything.”

Start tiny. Suggest one easy improvement instead of a full overhaul. Small wins build momentum.

Talk About It

For Kids

What surprised you about your family’s AI use?
Which system needs the most safety attention?

For Parents

This audit is leadership practice for your child. Let them run it.
Implement at least one of their recommendations — that’s how they know their leadership counted.