Better Internet for Kids

As technology continues to shape our world, the need to educate young people about responsible digital citizenship has never been greater. In alignment with the European year of education for digital citizenship in 2025, Safer Internet France will use Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 to focus on a crucial and timely theme: 'AI and us, what future?' 

This year’s event will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with digital citizenship and how we can empower the next generation to navigate this evolving landscape.

Why focus on AI and digital citizenship?

AI technologies have become integral to our digital lives, from recommendation algorithms to language translation and virtual assistants. While these tools offer incredible opportunities, they also present challenges—privacy concerns, ethical dilemmas, and the potential for misinformation. SID 2025 provides an opportunity to equip young people, parents, and educators with the knowledge and tools needed to critically engage with emerging technology such as AI, while fostering values of respect, responsibility, and safety in digital spaces.

Engaging tools for every age group

To bring the theme of digital citizenship in the era of AI to life, Safer Internet France is offering a range of educational resources and activities tailored to different age groups:

• For primary schools: A brand-new course will help younger students address essential questions like “What do I see online?”, “What do I do?”, and “What do I share?”. By fostering early awareness, this program aims to build a foundation for responsible online behaviour from a young age.
• For secondary and high schools: An interactive course on digital citizenship and AI will delve into topics such as ethical considerations, critical thinking about AI systems, and the implications of sharing data online. These discussions will encourage students to reflect on their role as informed digital citizens in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
• For educators: Digital pathways and kits will be available for teachers to facilitate workshops spanning Cycle 3 to high school. These ready-to-use materials will simplify the integration of these important discussions into the classroom, empowering educators to lead the way.

Involving parents in the conversation

Recognising the important role of families in shaping responsible digital habits, Safer Internet France will also offer conferences and co-educational sessions on the responsible use of AI. These events will provide parents with insights into AI’s impact on young people’s lives and offer strategies for guiding their children toward healthy, balanced use of technology.

Together, let’s shape a future where AI empowers us to be responsible, informed, and engaged digital citizens. Join us on Safer Internet Day 2025 and help build a safer, smarter, and more ethical digital world.

Find more information about the work of the French Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness raising, helpline, hotline, and youth participation services, or find similar information for other Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.