Generative AI - Showcasing Impact at the SMExAI Event: Validating Tools for Safer Digital Spaces

The recent SMExAI event served as a critical platform to present and validate a set of tools designed to address online hate speech. The participation focused on demonstrating the practical application and measurable impact of these resources, centered on the AHAPP mobile application and its supporting digital toolkit.

The AHAPP Experience: A Companion in Your Pocket

The showcase moved beyond theoretical solutions to present a fully developed ecosystem. AHAPP – the personal AI companion designed to foster safer online interactions. Attendees experienced firsthand how the app puts critical resources, incident reporting, and educational activities directly into the hands of young people and youth organizations. It’s empowerment, on the go.

Validated Impact: Pilot Testing Confirms 90% User Satisfaction

Our presentation at SMExAI was grounded in powerful, real-world results. We shared the conclusive outcomes of our recent pilot testing phase, which engaged a diverse community of educators, youth workers, students, and volunteers.

We are proud to announce that this collaborative evaluation achieved a key project milestone: a 90% user satisfaction rate for the integrated digital toolkit and the AHAPP mobile application. This overwhelming positive response is more than a metric—it’s a testament that our resources are resonant, practical, and truly meeting the needs of those navigating online spaces. It confirms that our tools are not only functional but are becoming essential companions in promoting digital empathy and safety.

A Holistic Arsenal: Beyond the App

AHAPP is one powerful piece of a larger ecosystem. Our presentation highlighted also the project’s toolkit – a versatile, ready-to-deploy resource. This pilot success reinforces our commitment to quality and impact, proving that our approach leads to validated, effective empowerment.

Highlighting Strategic Dissemination

The engagement at SMExAI exemplified an active dissemination strategy. The approach focused on:

• Direct Tool Interaction: Allowing potential users to experience the resources firsthand.
• Evidence-Based Presentation: Grounding the discussion in concrete pilot data and user feedback.
• Targeted Outreach: Ensuring the tools were presented to networks of youth professionals and organizations who can implement them directly.

The Next Chapter: The Hackathon is on the Horizon!

The energy at SMExAI has directly fueled our next major initiative.

This hackathon is an open call to young creators, coders, policy makers, teachers, and visionaries to dive deep into our validated resources and develop new technological solutions to counter online hate speech. We’re fostering creativity, enhancing digital skills, and building a community of proactive digital citizens.

Stay Connected. Be the Change.

Our presence at SMExAI, backed by our pilot success, reinforces a core truth: the fight for inclusive digital spaces requires proven tools and constant innovation. With a validated toolkit, AHAPP in your pocket, and a hackathon ahead, we are building that future together.

The consortium is comprised of: Caleidoscopio Association – Italy (Coordinator), AVEC – France, EUROMED EVE – Belgium, EUROMED EVE – Tunisia, EUROMED EVE – Morocco, Jordan Youth Innovation Forum (JYIF) – Jordan