“Safer Internet Day is a powerful opportunity to unite everyone in building a safer online world for children. It also sparks important and timely conversations about issues which impact children’s everyday lives, such as the use of AI.

While this new technology offers young people opportunities to learn and explore, at Childline we are hearing from children about how AI can be used to exploit young people, share misleading and dangerous information, and generate child sexual abuse material. That’s why the NSPCC is pushing for tech companies to build safety-by-design into all of their AI products and services.

Childline is there for all young people who have any concerns, including those involving AI. The free and confidential service is available 24/7 for support.”