Better Internet for Kids

Nowadays, disinformation can spread faster than ever. Social media platforms and messaging services enable the large-scale sharing of false information, often automated and supported by artificial intelligence (AI), making it appear surprisingly authentic.

Given the growing scale of the phenomenon, government authorities, research institutes, and even the European Union (EU) have been addressing this issue for several years. Numerous campaigns aim to inform and raise public awareness.

This quiz helps upper primary students understand the difference between harmless jokes and hurtful online behaviour. 

Through simple, relatable scenarios, children learn how words, emojis, and posts can affect others, and how to respond with kindness and responsibility in digital spaces.

This lesson plan helps primary school students understand the difference between playful teasing and hurtful bullying. 

Through simple examples, guided discussion, and interactive activities, children learn about feelings, kindness, and respect. 

The lesson encourages empathy and teaches safe ways to respond if they or someone else feels upset or excluded.

This lesson plan helps teenagers explore the difference between harmless teasing and harmful bullying. 

Through real-life scenarios and guided discussion, students reflect on intent, impact, peer dynamics, and boundaries. 

The lesson promotes empathy, respectful communication, and strategies for responding safely and responsibly in both offline and online environments.

This page presents the main parental control tools available across devices, platforms, and apps. 

It provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how parents can activate, customize, and manage these tools to help protect their children online. 

The information is practical, easy to follow, and designed to support families in creating a safer digital environment.

The poster with the message “Talk to your dad or your mom” is designed for young children and has a warm, friendly, and reassuring tone.

Using simple language and child-friendly illustrations, it encourages children not to keep secrets that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or upset online. The main message is that they are not alone and can always ask for help from their parents or another trusted adult.

The goal of the poster is to promote a sense of safety, trust, and open communication.

The Youth Internet Monitor 2026 presents current data on social media use among young people in Austria.

The Austrian Safer Internet Center inquires each year: 

Which social networks do young people in Austria use? 
Which platforms are trending, which get less important? 
Are there differences between girls and boys? 

The survey was conducted in October/November 2025. 

500 young people between 11 and 17 years old were asked. 

This leaflet provides a clear and practical introduction to cryptocurrencies and what everyone should know before using or investing in them. 

It explains how cryptocurrencies work, the basic concepts behind blockchain technology, and the potential benefits and risks involved. 

The guide also highlights common scams, online fraud tactics, and important safety tips to help readers make informed and responsible financial decisions in the digital world.

This leaflet helps readers understand what phishing is and how to recognise common warning signs. 

It explains how scammers use fake emails, messages, or websites to steal personal information, passwords, or financial details. 

The guide provides simple tips for staying safe online, verifying suspicious messages, and reporting scams, empowering users to protect themselves and their data.

CitizenAI is a ready-to-use educational programme designed to introduce young people to artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on generative AI. It supports both teachers and facilitators in delivering structured, engaging sessions that build critical understanding and responsible use of AI technologies among learners aged 13 to 17. 

The programme is organised into two complementary learning pathways: