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Today is the day: We are celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID)! Over 300 events have been registered nationwide for this day of action. Together with numerous partners throughout Germany, we are presenting a wide range of offers for young people, parents and educational professionals under the motto "KI and me.". There is sure to be something for you too! There are many ways in which you can contribute to making the internet safer for children and young people. For example, by using social media or by using our new materials for teachers, parents and young people.

A romantic relationship with the heroine of a fantasy novel or a close friendship with the main character of your favorite series - character bots enable users to have digital experiences in a wide variety of scenarios. Interacting with AI characters can also be exciting and entertaining for children and young people, but it also involves considerable risks. Shortly before Safer Internet Day 2026, which will take place on February 10, 2026 under the motto "AI and me. In an artificial relationship.", jugendschutz.net is now publishing the results of research into these services.

With our new info cards for the campaign "AI and me. In an artificial relationship.", you can sensitize young people to a reflective approach to AI systems at a low threshold. The info cards address key topics such as comfort through AI, feelings for AI and friendship with AI. You can order the info cards from us now.

The Youth Internet Monitor is an initiative of Saferinternet.at and presents current data on the social media use of Austria's young people. This is the 11th time that 500 young people aged 11 to 17 from all over Austria have been surveyed. The top 6 most popular platforms have remained the same as last year. There are also hardly any changes in the order. However, all platforms are losing users, while the popularity of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT is increasing massively.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already shaping the way children and young people grow up today and is also an integral part of family life - from everyday decisions to school issues and emotional topics.Parents are therefore faced with the challenge of accompanying their children in a world increasingly characterized by artificial proximity. In our new brochure, we provide parents with important tips and support on AI in everyday family life. To coincide with Safer Internet Day, which is being held on February 10, 2026 under the motto "AI and me.", the new brochure is now available to order from us.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to profoundly change our world. This poses important questions for society and young people: to what extent do we want to allow technology to define us? What ethical questions arise here? And how are developments in the field of AI already being regulated today? All these aspects are addressed in the new teaching material from klicksafe in cooperation with the Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Multimedia-Diensteanbieter (FSM). In six projects, young people are asked to form their own opinions on AI and the associated challenges. The new material is now available in print and digitally.

The Federal Agency for the Protection of Children and Young People in the Media (BzKJ) and klicksafe are intensifying their cooperation: From January 2026, the partnership will be placed on a new basis, financially supported by the BzKJ. The aim of the cooperation is to strengthen guidance for parents, educational professionals and children and young people in the digital space and to provide them with effective support on digital issues.

Safer Internet Day (SID) will take place on February 10, 2026. We are calling on everyone to take part in the international day of action for a safer internet throughout February! Whether it's a public web seminar or a closed lesson - all activities are welcome. To help you plan your participation now, we offer you a practical collection of materials on various topics.

Push notifications, constant availability and a seemingly endless flood of content have become stress factors for many. Digital detox can help. This involves consciously giving up electronic devices or individual apps for a certain period of time. The aim of doing without is to help us better assess how much digital content is good for our lives. klicksafe supports you in this endeavor with the appropriate materials.

Whether talking teddy bears or cuddly pets - AI-supported toys and companions are on the rise. The first devices are already available on the market. What opportunities and risks are associated with AI-supported toys? What should parents consider before buying? We provide an up-to-date overview.

The Christmas holidays are approaching and media consumption traditionally increases during these times. Shared media experiences such as a movie night can be a great way to enrich family life. However, it can also lead to arguments and frustration if individual family members appear to be absorbed in their smartphones and hardly pay any attention to their surroundings. Especially if parents want to give devices or digital games as Christmas presents, they should set firm rules. We give tips on how families can avoid arguments about media use.

Many parents are currently looking for a suitable Christmas present for their child and games are already very popular with the youngest children. However, with the huge range of apps, console and PC games on offer, it is not easy to choose the really suitable games. This is where the annual TOMMI children's software award comes in. It recognizes outstanding games that have been tested and approved by both a panel of experts and a children's jury. We present the winners.

The new klicksafe booklet "10 Commandments of AI Ethics" is a supplement to our existing info card and encourages pupils aged 12 and over to think about how to use AI responsibly. The authentic stories it contains were created in collaboration with students from the Digital Ethics department at Stuttgart Media University. To accompany the publication of the booklet, we also conducted an interview with Prof. Dr. Petra Grimm. She is a professor of media research and communication science at Stuttgart Media University and worked with klicksafe on the content of the booklet.

Our award-winning klicksafe spot "Where is Klaus?" is celebrating its twentieth birthday. Since its release in 2005, it has drawn urgent attention to how quickly children can come into contact with problematic content and dangerous contacts online. To mark the anniversary, klicksafe is re-staging the spot and letting children and young people have their say.

Eleven websites for children have successfully completed the Seitenstark e.V. test procedure and were awarded the Seitenstark seal of approval on December 4. The seal of approval was awarded for the third time and offers children, parents and educational professionals and teachers guidance on the internet. The child-friendly chatbot "Auxie", which is now available to all children at www.religionen-entdecken.de, was also presented at the event.