Digital Inclusion Barometer 2024
The Digital Inclusion Barometer is an initiative of the King Baudouin Foundation which monitors the evolution of digital inequalities in Belgium since 2020, in particular through Statbel statistics. The 2024 edition of the Digital Inclusion Barometer highlighted that 40% of Belgians remain in a vulnerable position regarding digital technology usage. This report underscores the necessity for policies enhancing digital skills and access, indirectly supporting children's digital empowerment and participation by fostering a more inclusive digital society.
Czech Pupils and Artificial Intelligence
This study was prepared by the Centre for the Prevention of Risky Virtual Communication at the Pedagogical Faculty of Palacký University. The report provides an in-depth analysis of how Czech pupils use, perceive, and are impacted by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The study explores the prevalence of AI tool usage, the purposes for which students employ AI (homework, translations, presentations, problem-solving), and the risks and challenges identified by both pupils and teachers—including cheating, misinformation, and the lack of clear school policies.
Perception of Cybercrime among Pupils at the Second Level of Primary Schools
The study "Perception of cybercrime among pupils at the second level of primary schools" was carried out within the framework of the project "Regions for a Safe Internet", the results of which were presented on Safer Internet Day 2024. The research was carried out based on cooperation between the Vysoÿina Region and the Police of the Czech Republic. The Cybercrime Perception Survey was initially conducted in 2018 when 50,917 respondents participated and has now been repeated five years later to compare the results.
Boundaries for big tech's development and use of artificial intelligence
This report by the Danish government’s expert group outlines 13 recommendations to regulate Big Tech’s AI development, with a focus on protecting minors. Key proposals include stricter transparency requirements for AI systems targeting children, age-appropriate design principles, and accountability measures for platforms using AI to curate content for underage users. The report emphasizes the need to align AI governance with democratic values and existing EU frameworks like the AI Act and GDPR.
(Source: Report).
Violence on the Internet
The "Violence on the Internet" survey was carried out by the Hellenic Center for Safer Internet at FORTH among 4,800 adolescents, under the approval of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports.
The report found that almost half of adolescents have been exposed as observers to cases of violence on the Internet and 13% of adolescents have experienced online violence.
The Use of Technologies by Minors in Spain. Edition 2024 – Data 2023
The Use of Technologies by Minors in Spain, Edition 2024 - Data 2023, is a report published the National Observatory of Technology and Society analysing the relationship between minors and digital technologies, considering various demographic factors including gender, age, region, and household income.
Report: Young people's relationship with news and information search
The report "Young people's relationship with news and information search" explores how young people engage with news and seek information in today's media landscape. It examines their habits, trust in news sources, and challenges they face in distinguishing true news from misinformation. It highlights that while many youths are interested in current events, they often navigate a complex digital environment with varying degrees of skepticism and reliance on social media.
Parents and Media 2024 – a survey of parents' experiences with the media habits of 1–17-year-olds
The report examines parents' perspectives on their children's digital media use in Norway, covering children aged 1 to 17 years. It highlights parents' involvement and regulation of children's media habits, noting issues like early access to social media despite age limits, increasing difficulty for parents to monitor as children grow older, and mixed parental views on technology's influence.
(Source: Report),
Funded by: Norwegian Media Authority.
Study on Cybersecurity Education in Primary and Secondary Education in Portugal
The main objectives of this report are to map the presence of initiatives, programmes, and curricular content related to cybersecurity in basic and upper secondary education in Portugal, comparing these with other European Union (EU) countries, to identify good practices, and recommend ways to improve the integration of cybersecurity into school curricula.
Children and Media 2024 – a survey on the media habits of 9–18-year-olds
The report provides a comprehensive overview of children’s and young people’s reflections on their media use across Norway. The survey included 3,212 respondents from 122 schools nationwide, representing a balanced demographic spread across age, gender, and municipality size. The findings highlight trends in media habits and attitudes among children and youth, comparing results mainly with the 2022 survey to identify significant changes or patterns.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Norwegian Media Authority.
