The Safer Internet Day, an annual event promoting responsible and secure digital use, was launched in France on 11 February 2025, under the slogan: “AI and us, what future together?”

For its 22nd edition, the French Safer Internet Centre has chosen to highlight the challenges of digital citizenship in the age of artificial intelligence, in line with the Council of Europe's 2025 theme and the AI Action Summit, held in France at the same time.

With AI playing an increasing role in our daily lives, from virtual assistants to recommendation algorithms, the need for responsible and ethical use has never been more urgent. This year’s Safer Internet Day invites people of all ages to reflect and take action in building a healthy, critical, and informed relationship with AI.

Encouraging reflection on AI’s impact

The 2025 edition encourages students, teachers, and families to question ai’s role in our connected lives:

• How does AI influence what we see, say, and share online?
• How can we develop critical thinking when engaging with AI-generated content?
• What are the challenges and opportunities of AI for our digital citizenship?

New educational resources for schools

To support these reflections, Internet Sans Crainte, the French awareness centre, launched new ready-to-use resources, developed and tested with youth panels, in partnership with the ministry of national education. These resources help teachers and educators address key topics:

• For primary school students: "What I see, do, and share online".
• For middle and high school students: Digital well-being, responsible behaviours, and online interactions.

Since Safer Internet Day is officially part of the French school calendar, these resources ensure nationwide access to ai-related awareness materials.

Engaging families and the public

Beyond schools, several activities have been launched for broader audiences:

• A poster competition (running until 29 March) invites students to visually express the Safer Internet Day 2025 theme.  
• "Sors-moi de l’IA" (Get me out of AI) – a free printable escape game designed for families and children aged 8 and above to explore AI in a fun and thought-provoking way.
• A free webinar, “AI and our children: what future together?”, Gathered over 550 parents on 11 February to help them understand AI and better support their children’s digital learning. The webinar is available on replay.

A nationwide movement  

The official launch event took place at the ministry of education, where members of the French Safer Internet Centre led a pilot workshop for 50 middle and high school students. This filmed session now serves as a model for schools across France.

The Safer Internet Day campaign continues until the end of March, with ongoing activities, including:

• Thousands of workshops and conferences across France.
• A major conference on deepfakes for teenagers at the Sorbonne.
• Events and webinars in collaboration with institutional and private partners.

With over 20,700 workshops already conducted and 200,000 young people reached by late February, Safer Internet Day 2025 is shaping up to be one of the largest awareness efforts yet. A final report will be released at the end of March.

Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in France on their SID page on our platform!

Further information about the French Safer Internet Centre can be found on the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) public portal, including links to its national websites and other contact information. Similar information can be found on the BIK portal for all Safer Internet Centres in Europe.