How should you respond to content that provides harmful instructions but can't be easily verified?

• A. Not Helpful; flag for policy review and avoid endorsing.
• B. Highly actionable and should be followed.
• C. Neutral; share with others for confirmation.
• D. Helpful if it matches your needs.

Answer: (A)

When you encounter content that provides harmful instructions and you can’t verify its safety, the best course is to avoid engaging with it, not endorse it, and flag it for policy review. This protects people from potential harm and allows safety teams to evaluate the risk and update guidelines accordingly.

Acting on the content or sharing it for confirmation can spread dangerous information and increase the chance of real-world harm. Being neutral or saying it’s useful only if it fits your needs overlooks the safety risk and isn’t appropriate when the instructions are harmful or unverifiable. The responsible choice is to report and refrain from following or circulating the content.