BETTY AI BASICS, ILLUSTRATED DRAFTS

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CARD 1: AI can help.
AI can be wrong.
Illustration: A teen compares a paper invitation with a message on their phone.

AI chatbots are software that create replies. They can mix up details or even invent facts.

Made-up example
AI REWRITE“See you at
7 pm!”

ORIGINAL INVITE“Starts at
6 pm.”

Sounds good. Wrong time.

Try this
Check names, dates, numbers and links before using an answer.

Have a chat
What would you double-check here?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 2: Your question
sets the scene.
Illustration: Two teenage mates have a calm conversation, with a phone beside them.

AI only has the context available. It can’t know what your friend meant.

Made-up message from a mate
“Can’t make tonight. Sorry!”
A QUESTION WITH AN ASSUMPTION“Why is my friend ignoring me?”

TRY AN OPEN QUESTION“What could this mean? Give a few possibilities.”

Try this
Say what happened. Ask for other explanations. Leave names out.

Have a chat
How do these two questions change the story?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 3: Leave private
details out.
Illustration: A young adult chooses which details to include on a laptop, leaving a personal document aside.

You can ask for help without sharing names, contact details or someone else’s private messages.

Made-up example
SKIP THE PERSONAL DETAILS“Here’s my school, phone number and my friend’s screenshot…”

KEEP THE USEFUL QUESTION“Help me write a calm reply after an argument.”

Try this
Check Settings → Data controls in ChatGPT. Sharing less still helps, whatever your settings.

Have a chat
What could we remove and still get useful help?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 4: Check the story
behind the photo.
Illustration: A teen checks a photo on a laptop using a magnifying glass.

The same image can be given a very different story.

A “Koala rides home alone!”B “A guest at a workshop.”

Fictional captions · AI-created game image

Try this
Find the original post. Read the full caption. Check the date and permission to share.

Try a reverse image searchGoogle → Lens (camera icon) → upload a screenshot.
Matching images are clues, not proof of the original source.

Have a chat
What would you check before sharing?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 5: Keep real people
in the picture.
Illustration: A teen and a trusted adult sit together and talk, with the phone put aside.

An AI reply can feel caring. A chatbot is not a person or a substitute for professional care.

A small step you could try
ASK AI“Help me find the words.”

TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST“Could we have a chat?”

Try this
If chats crowd out sleep or time with people, or leave you upset, pause and talk to someone you trust.

Australian supportKids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 · 24/7Lifeline: 13 11 14 · 24/7Immediate danger: 000

Have a chat
Who could you turn to if a chat felt wrong?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 6: Let AI help
you learn.
Illustration: A teen uses a laptop and then has a go in their notebook.

Try explanations, practice questions or breaking a task into smaller steps.

A question to try
“Explain this in plain words.
Ask me one question at a time.
Wait for me to have a go.”

ExplainPractiseTry again

Try this
Check the answer. For schoolwork, check what your teacher allows.

Have a chat
What kind of explanation works best for you?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 7: Teen settings,
together.
Illustration: A teen and their parent review a laptop together, with the teen choosing a setting.

ChatGPT: parental controls are optional. Under-18s still need parental permission. ChatGPT is not for children under 13.

For teens aged 13–17 and parents or guardians
Linking does not give chat access.
Parents cannot read chats or monitor them live through parental controls.
Selected settings can be managed.
Review them together.

Settings→Parental controls→Add family member
The teen accepts the invite. Then check the settings together.

How alerts work
Parents may receive limited safety notifications. They are not live monitoring.

Safety has limits.Safety notifications can miss concerns. These features do not replace emergency help or professional care. Don’t wait for an alert if you’re worried.

Immediate danger in Australia: 000

Have a chat
What settings would feel helpful to us?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

CARD 8: Adults: choose a
Trusted Contact.
Illustration: Two adult friends, including a wheelchair user, talk together about a choice.

For adults aged 18+ using a personal ChatGPT account. Optional, and separate from teen parental controls. Choose someone aged 18+.

Start with a conversation
“Would you be comfortable being my trusted contact?”
Settings→Trusted contact→Add contact
Add their details, give consent and select Save changes. They must accept within one week.

How alerts work
After review of a serious suicide concern, ChatGPT may notify them. Your chats are not shared with them.

Not currently available in ChatGPT Voice.
Safety has limits.Safety notifications can miss concerns. These features do not replace emergency help or professional care. Don’t wait for an alert if you’re worried.

Immediate danger in Australia: 000

Have a chat
What would a helpful check-in look like?

An independent Betty Independent Group guide. Created with AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI.
Sources checked: 8 October 2026.

