Better Internet for Kids

With so much information at our fingertips, it can be difficult to judge if what we are seeing, reading or hearing online is accurate and reliable.

The increasing influence of algorithms and AI has made it even more challenging to find truth and trust on the internet.

To discuss this, regulation, living in a new era of manipulation online, and how to navigate these challenges, Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur, joined a recent Webwise webinar.

This lesson has been developed to explain the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco's Law, and the legal consequences of it for young people aged 13 - 15 years old.

Note: This lesson is best delivered after completing the Lockers resource, to ensure a clear progression in learning. If you’d like to explore the legal side of Coco’s Law further, you can invite a member of An Garda Síochána to speak with students. They can provide deeper insight into the legal aspects of this legislation.

For Safer Internet Day 2025, Safer Internet Centre Denmark (SIC DK) chose to put a focus on the rights of children and young people in digital spaces, especially in light of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The main event this year was a conference held in Copenhagen on 26 February 2025. The conference was intended for professionals working with digital rights. 

As part of the development of the digital youth club Cyberhus at the Centre for Digital Youthcare, we have launched a series of pilot initiatives designed to strengthen the connection between digital platforms and local communities. One of these initiatives is a workshop for young people, tested at a local educational institution in one of our partner municipalities.

A poster that explains how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a smart helper.

• AI applications can support creativity — for example, helping you draw, write, or play music.
• But every idea always starts with a human.
• Technology doesn’t have imagination — you do!

The checklist for children’s artificial intelligence (AI) applications is a tool that helps parents and educators assess whether an AI application is appropriate and safe for children. It includes key points such as data protection, absence of inappropriate content, parental control options, transparency in the use of AI, and the educational value of the application.

The Youth Panel of the Greek Safer Internet Centre at FORTH has published the sixth issue of the Digizens magazine! A magazine created by young people, for young people!

Read how today’s youth perceive the risks of the internet and discover their own tips for a better and safer online world.

The family agreement for the responsible use of AI is a simple tool that helps parents and children set basic rules for using artificial intelligence at home, promoting safety, responsibility, and open dialogue.

A fun and educational video for young children that explains in a simple way that there can be traps on the internet. Using clear examples and age-appropriate illustrations, it shows why children should be careful with “gifts” and messages that may be traps (phishing). The goal is to help children recognise suspicious situations and learn how to protect themselves, always with the guidance of parents and teachers.

A poster that explains how to use large language models responsibly:

• Language models predict answers.
• They can help with searching or giving inspiration, but they cannot replace your critical thinking.
• Use them wisely, not blindly.