A critical question shaping today’s digital future — and one that young people are actively exploring.
As artificial intelligence becomes more present in our daily lives, one key debate continues to emerge:
Is AI a solution — or a risk?
From content moderation to information creation, AI is transforming how we interact online. But like any powerful tool, its impact depends on how it is understood and used.
Generative AI has the potential to:
At the same time, it can also:
The answer, therefore, is not one or the other — but both.
For many young people, this conversation is not abstract.
Online hate speech remains a daily reality, taking different forms:
These experiences often go unspoken — yet they affect confidence, well-being, and the sense of safety in digital spaces.
One of the key messages emerging from the Youth Generative AI project is simple but important:
No one should face online hate alone.
Creating space for young people to share their experiences is a crucial step toward understanding the scale of the issue — and building collective responses.
Encouraging open dialogue helps transform silence into awareness, and awareness into action.
Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, the Youth Generative AI project addresses this challenge by combining technology with education and youth engagement.
The project focuses on:
Through activities such as workshops and hackathons, young people are not only learning about AI — they are actively exploring how it can be used to build safer digital environments.
The key takeaway is clear:
AI itself is neither inherently good nor harmful. Its impact depends on how it is used.
By equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to engage critically with technology, the project supports a shift toward more responsible digital participation.
Creating safer online environments is a shared responsibility.
It requires:
When young people are given the space to express their experiences and the tools to act, meaningful change becomes possible.
