Safer Internet Day 2026: Smart Tech, Safe Choices in an AI-Driven Internet

Safer Internet Day 2026 emphasizes the importance of safe AI usage as AI becomes integral to online activities. It highlights the risks AI introduces, such as data leakage and evolving cyber threats, and calls for a new online safety framework that includes questioning AI outputs, protecting personal data, and assuming content can be synthetic. Organizations and platforms are urged to embed security into AI systems from the start and to promote digital literacy to keep pace with evolving threats.