📖 Chapter 6 of 9 · AI For New Learner Basic 3 (Multi Indian Language) · Class 6
Chapter 6: AI, You & the Future of India
In this chapter
- Aditi’s dream — what AI jobs exist in India?
- Yusuf’s promise — being an honest AI user.
- AI for the planet — saving water, energy, and animals.
- Cyber safety — don’t fall for fake AI tricks!
- The 7 Golden Rules of a Smart AI Citizen.
The Big Idea
AI is powerful — but power without good values is dangerous. NEP 2020 reminds us that learning must build CHARACTER too. In this chapter, you will learn to be a SMART AI CITIZEN — someone who uses AI honestly, safely, kindly, and for the good of India and our beautiful Earth.
Try this at home
Ask 3 elders in your family: “What is one good thing and one worry you have about AI?” Note their answers — there are no wrong views!
Story 1: Aditi Dreams of AI Jobs
From: Pondicherry · Character: Aditi, age 11
Aditi lives in pretty Pondicherry, where French streets meet Tamil temples. One Sunday, her school had an AI Career Fair. Aditi’s eyes shone — there were SO many new jobs she had never heard of!
She met Dr. Meena, an AI Doctor, whose AI helps read X-rays faster. She met Mr. Rajan, a Robot Maker who builds friendly hospital robots. She met Priya didi, an AI Artist who designs Bollywood movie posters using AI.
Aditi went home and made a list — “When I grow up, I want to be... maybe a Data Detective! Or an AI Teacher!” Her parents smiled. India needs millions of young people who understand AI — and Aditi was getting ready early.
Story 2: Yusuf’s Honest Choice
From: Hyderabad, Telangana · Character: Yusuf, age 11
Yusuf studies in Hyderabad, the city of biryani and big tech offices. One evening, his Phupu (aunt) got a message: “Your bank account is locked. Click this link to fix.” The message looked real.
Yusuf had learned about cyber safety. “Phupu, STOP! No bank sends links like this. This is a FRAUD message.” He showed her how to check — the real bank’s app had NO such alert. The link was a trick to steal her money.
That night Yusuf made his Honest AI Promise: never copy, never share passwords, never click strange links, always check. AI is amazing — but bad people use it for cheating too. Smart kids like Yusuf protect their families. Being safe is being smart.
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Become a kind and clever AI citizen
1. Is it okay to submit an AI-written essay as my own?
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Answer: No, that is dishonest. You may READ what the AI wrote to LEARN, but the final words you submit must be your own. Teachers want to see YOUR thinking, not AI’s. Use AI as a coach, not a copier.
2. What is a ‘phishing’ message?
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Answer: It is a fake message pretending to be from a bank or company, trying to steal passwords or money. The clue: it creates panic (‘account locked!’) and asks you to click a link. Real banks never do this.
3. Can I share my UPI PIN with my best friend?
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Answer: Never! A PIN is like your toothbrush — only for you. Even your best friend should not know it. If shared, your money can be stolen. AI may try to trick you for your PIN. Stay alert.
4. Name three ways AI helps the Earth.
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Answer: (a) Smart water in farms — saves crores of litres. (b) Drones count trees and tigers in forests. (c) AI sorts plastic for recycling. AI for a green India!
5. What should I do if AI gives me a wrong answer?
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Answer: Check with another source — a textbook, a teacher, or another app. AI is helpful but not perfect. A smart AI user is a CHECKING user. Trust, but verify.
The 7 Golden Rules of a Smart AI Citizen
The 7 Golden Rules
- Be honest — never pass off AI work as your own.
- Be private — never share passwords, PIN, OTP.
- Be doubtful — always check AI’s answers; they may be wrong.
- Be kind — never use AI to bully or scare anyone.
- Be green — use AI to help our planet, not harm it.
- Be proud — AI in your mother tongue is a gift; use it!
- Be curious — always ask: how does this work? Why? What if?
The AI Citizen’s Pledge: “I will use AI to learn, to help my family, my country, and the Earth. I will be honest, careful, kind, and always curious.” — A Promise of a New India
Questions — Chapter 6
Test your AI wisdom and values
A. Tick the correct option
- A ‘phishing’ message tries to — (a) phish in a pond (b) steal your password (c) cook fish
- Aditi met an AI doctor in — (a) Pondicherry (b) Delhi (c) Goa
- The AI Citizen’s Pledge says we should be — (a) honest and kind (b) angry and rude (c) silent and shy
- The best response to a ‘You won 1 lakh!’ message is — (a) click fast (b) share with friends (c) tell a parent and delete
B. Short Answers (2-3 sentences)
- Name any THREE AI jobs Aditi saw at the career fair.
- How did Yusuf save his Phupu from a fraud?
- Write any 4 of the 7 Golden Rules of AI Citizens.
- Give one example of AI helping the environment.
- Why should we never share our UPI PIN, even with friends?
Brain Buster
Make a poster of the 7 Golden Rules and put it up in your study room!
Check your understanding — Chapter 6
Tap an answer to check it instantly. These are for practice — nothing is saved or sent.
Q1. A 'phishing' message tries to —
- catch fish
- steal your password or money
- cook food
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B. steal your password or money
Q2. Can you share your UPI PIN with your best friend?
- Yes, best friends are safe
- Never — a PIN is like your toothbrush, only for you
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B. Never — a PIN is like your toothbrush, only for you
Q3. The best response to a 'You won 1 lakh!' message is —
- click fast
- share with friends
- tell a parent and delete it
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C. tell a parent and delete it
Q4. What should you do if AI gives a wrong answer?
- Believe it anyway
- Check with another source — a textbook, teacher, or another app
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B. Check with another source — a textbook, teacher, or another app