Ask Before Using Others' Words in AI
Decide when someone else's words, data, or conversation need permission or redaction before AI use.
The move: treat other people's words as borrowed context, not free input. AI tools make copying effortless, which is exactly why etiquette has to become more deliberate. A teammate's Slack message, a customer quote, or a manager's note may be visible to you for one purpose but not fair game for every later use. Good digital etiquette asks you to respect the person, the original audience, and the sensitivity of the material. Permission Ask when the content is personal, evaluative, confidential, or would surprise the person if they knew it was processed by AI. Minimization Use the smallest amount of…
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