“Safer Internet Day is a vital moment to pause and reflect on how fast the online world is changing – particularly with the rapid rise of AI. While new technologies bring exciting opportunities, they also raise urgent questions about safety, responsibility and how we protect children and young people online. Ongoing discussions around restricting social media for under-16s highlight just how concerned families, educators and policymakers are about the impact of digital spaces on young lives. At Breck Foundation, we believe young people must be heard and meaningfully involved in these conversations, with education sitting alongside robust regulation. Whatever the solutions, what matters most is that young people are supported, listened to and equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the online world safely, critically and with care.”