01 / LOOK CLOSER
Spot deepfakes
Explore how AI can make images, audio, and video look real—and why checking the source matters.
AI literacy for middle & high schools
Smart technology.
Smarter skeptics.
Help students spot AI manipulation, question convincing answers, and think for themselves—in class and wherever AI shows up.
Hands-on lessons. Everyday practice. Independent thinking.
MEET YOUR LITTLE REALITY CHECK.
Investigate This · illustrative reminder
Pause. Is your question leading?“Am I right that…?” might invite agreement. Try a neutral question and see what changes.
Ask neutral · Challenge it · Test the evidenceDesigned for school ChromebooksPrompt checks stay on the deviceProgress without student names
The skills behind the screen
Confidence is convincing.
Evidence is better.
Students need more than instructions on using AI. They need practice deciding when to question it.
02 / PAUSE FIRST
Recognize AI scams
Practice noticing pressure, impersonation, and suspicious requests before trusting or responding.
03 / QUESTION AGREEMENT
Challenge the chatbot
Learn to recognize answers that simply agree with you, then ask for other perspectives and evidence.
A simple framework students can remember
When in doubt, A.C.T.
Three habits that turn a quick answer into a thoughtful investigation.
A.
Ask neutral
Give the chatbot room to disagree.
Try: “What are the arguments for and against this idea?”
C.
Challenge it
Look beyond the first confident answer.
Try: “What might be wrong or missing in that explanation?”
T.
Test the evidence
Check the claim against a reliable source.
Try: “Where can I independently verify this?”
Learning that follows through
The lesson ends.
The thinking continues.
Investigate This is Skeptic's Chrome extension for school Chromebooks. A friendly mascot reminds students to use what they learned when a chatbot question invites agreement.
Students rewrite the question themselves. The reminder supports their judgment while leaving them in charge.
Try a classroom-style example here.
Try the “Ask neutral” habit
“Am I right that AI is always a reliable source?”
How could you ask this without suggesting the answer?
An illustrative exercise. Your text stays in this browser.
Student privacy, by design
Build skills.
Keep writing private.
Skeptic's approach pairs individual practice with a broad view of learning.
- Checks happen on the ChromebookThe extension's prompt checks run on the student's device.
- Prompt text stays thereStudent prompts never leave the Chromebook through Investigate This.
- Schools see anonymous countsGrade-level reporting shows no names or student writing.
How progress is presented
Skills, before and after
Pre/post assessment · grade-level viewRecognizing misleading contentAnonymous counts
Asking neutral questionsAnonymous counts
Checking evidenceAnonymous counts
Illustrative dashboard layout. Bars are design examples, not student data or measured results.
Let's raise a generation of thoughtful skeptics
Bring better AI judgment
to your school community.
District leaders, principals, and parents: connect with us about a pilot, join the waitlist, or ask a question.
skeptic.ai.safety@gmail.comWho is Skeptic for?
Skeptic is designed for middle and high school students, with information for the district leaders, principals, and parents who support them.
What makes it different from a single AI lesson?
The classroom lessons introduce critical thinking habits. Investigate This brings reminders into students' everyday chatbot use so they can practice those habits beyond the lesson.
Does the extension write questions for students?
No. The mascot offers a reminder, and students rewrite their own questions. Independent thinking is the point.
How can my school explore a pilot?
Email us with your school or district, grade levels, and role. We'll discuss fit, availability, and next steps with you.