InterLink Initiative

Tag: AIwareness

  • New findings from Finland

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    Educators are highly active in digital environments — most use digital tools several times a day in workshops, mentoring, group sessions and learning programs. Awareness of online risks is strong, especially around privacy, misinformation, cyberbullying, phishing, and AI-related threats like deepfakes. However, when it comes to AI, experience varies:👉 Some already use AI for admin…

  • What’s missing in current Erasmus+ & EU online safety materials?

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    Our analysis reveals several important gaps that still need attention: 🔹 Hands-on AI recognition for youthVery few resources help young people practically understand how generative AI works or how to spot deepfakes in interactive, age-appropriate workshops. 🔹 Phishing simulations for youth workWhile phishing simulators exist for schools and workplaces, the youth sector lacks ready-made, low-cost…

  • What did we find about online safety resources in Europe?

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    Our review highlights three key insights: Strong foundations exist – Several well-tested Erasmus+ toolkits already support online safety, phishing prevention, and digital security through interactive and peer-based approaches (e.g. SALTO and KA2 projects). EU-level platforms matter – Hubs like Better Internet for Kids, Safer Internet Centres, and the European Youth Portal provide reliable, up-to-date materials…

  • Ethical use of AI

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    What are we teaching young people about AI? Findings from the AIwareness project show a clear imbalance in how AI-related topics are addressed by educators and youth workers. While data privacy is the most commonly covered topic (58.3%), and recognising misinformation is discussed with nearly half of young people (48.3%), the ethical use of AI…

  • Risks and needs

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    AI— especially generative AI — amplifies social engineering threats by making scams, phishing, and deepfakes more convincing. Deepfakes and AI-generated media erode public trust and information integrity, posing serious risks to privacy, identity, and societal cohesion. Detecting deepfakes and AI-based fraud remains a technical and forensic challenge — meaning that raising awareness, digital literacy, and…