A reader in the "Asking Eric" advice column says growing use of artificial intelligence has made her uneasy, especially when family and friends casually upload personal photos to create AI-altered images. While she sees that others may be comfortable doing that with their own pictures, her concern is different when the images involve her or her children.
The issue at the center of the column is consent. The reader wants the people close to her to ask before changing or submitting photos that include her family, rather than assuming it is harmless fun. Her question reflects a broader worry many people have as AI image tools become more common in everyday social sharing.
The discussion around setting boundaries on AI images is less about banning technology altogether and more about making personal limits clear. For someone who feels strongly about digital privacy, especially where children are concerned, asking loved ones to check first can be a reasonable boundary rather than an overreaction.
The column highlights how AI is creating new etiquette questions inside families and friend groups. As image-editing tools become easier to use, conversations about permission, privacy and respect are becoming just as important as the technology itself.
