Safer Internet Day: Smart Tech, Safe Choices 10 February 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 is an important opportunity to reflect on how technology shapes our everyday lives and how we can all make safer, more informed choices online. This year’s theme, “Smart tech, safe choices - Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI,” highlights the growing role of Artificial Intelligence and the need for digital confidence at every stage of life.
Artificial Intelligence is no longer something confined to science fiction or specialist industries. It is part of our daily routines, from voice assistants and chatbots to online shopping, streaming services, workplace tools and educational platforms. As AI continues to evolve and become more accessible, understanding how it works-and how to use it responsibly-has become an essential digital skill.
Why AI awareness matters
AI can bring many positive benefits. It can save time, improve access to information, support learning, and help people work more efficiently. However, like all technology, it also comes with risks if it is misunderstood or misused. Issues such as data privacy, misinformation, online safety, and over-reliance on automated systems make it more important than ever to develop critical thinking and digital awareness.
For adults, this means learning how to use AI tools safely and confidently in everyday life and in the workplace. For parents, carers, and educators, it also means being equipped to support children and young people as they encounter AI-powered technologies online, often without realising it.
Supporting safer choices at Adult Education Wolverhampton
At Adult Education Wolverhampton, we are proud to support Safer Internet Day 2026 by raising awareness of how AI can be used positively and responsibly. Our focus is on helping learners build the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the digital world safely.
Through our courses and learning programmes, students explore practical digital skills alongside important topics such as online safety, privacy, and ethical technology use. We encourage learners to ask questions, challenge what they see online, and make informed decisions about the tools and services they use.
By understanding both the benefits and limitations of AI, learners are better prepared to:
- Recognise trustworthy and unreliable online content
- Protect personal data and privacy
- Use AI tools responsibly at home, at work, and in education
- Support children and young people in developing healthy online habits
A shared responsibility
Safer Internet Day is a reminder that creating a safer online environment is a shared responsibility. Whether you are a learner, a parent, an educator, or an employer, developing digital skills and awareness helps protect not only ourselves but also those around us.
By exploring smart technology together and encouraging safe choices, we can ensure that AI remains a tool that supports learning, creativity and opportunity-rather than a source of confusion or risk.
This Safer Internet Day, let’s take the time to learn, talk, and reflect on how we use technology, and how we can make the digital world safer for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
