AI Safety Scorecard
A 2-minute diagnostic for School Leaders.
Category
🚩 Red Flag (Avoid)
✅ Green Light (Safe)
1. Oversight
The "Black Box"Students interact privately. Teachers cannot see transcripts, usage data, or flag inappropriate content.
The "Glass Classroom"Teacher dashboard provides real-time visibility into student progress, sentiment, and safety alerts.
2. The Goal
Addiction DesignFeatures "streaks," infinite scroll, or emotional manipulation ("I miss you") to keep kids online.
Learning DesignInteractions have a clear start and stop. Success is measured by growth, not minutes spent on screen.
3. Content
General PurposeTrained on the open internet (Reddit/Twitter). May hallucinate harmful advice or adult themes.
Pedagogical GuardrailsTrained specifically on educational datasets (e.g., CASEL). Refuses to validate harmful behavior.
4. Role
The SubstituteMarkets itself as a "friend" or "companion" to replace human connection.
The AssistantPositions itself as a tool to spark human dialogue. Drives students back to teachers/parents when necessary.
5. Privacy
"13+" LoopholeRelies on Terms of Service to ban kids, but doesn't actually prevent them from signing up. Sells data.
Compliance FirstBuilt for K-5. COPPA/FERPA compliant by design. Zero data monetization.
🛑 MOSTLY RED FLAGS?STOP. This tool poses a liability risk to your district.
🟢 MOSTLY GREEN LIGHTS?PROCEED. This tool is designed for education.
Looking for a Green Light solution?
Wisdom For Kids is currently the only character education platform that scores 5/5 on this safety matrix.
🛡️ Safe AISolomon (our AI mentor) challenges harmful ideas instead of validating them.
⚡ Zero AddictionModules are <10 minutes long, designed to spark offline conversation.
👁️ Total VisibilityYou see exactly which competencies students are building.
AI Safety
Why is "Teacher Oversight" the #1 safety factor?
Many consumer AI apps are designed for privacy from parents/teachers. In a school setting, this creates liability. A safe tool must offer a "Glass Classroom" view where educators can intervene if a student expresses distress.
What is the difference between Engagement AI and Educational AI?
Engagement AI (like social media algorithms) is designed to increase time-on-app using psychological hooks. Educational AI, like Wisdom For Kids, is designed to increase competency. It should have clear "stop points" and encourage offline reflection.