A UK school was blackmailed after criminals used publicly available student photos to generate explicit AI images. If we are fully compliant and have parental consent, is publishing children’s photos online still worth the risk?
Youth
Discovering the Future of Young People
Young people are growing up in a rapidly changing world. How can we help them prepare for a future that even adults struggle to predict?
Beachdrëf – Youth at the Centre
Sometimes the best conversations happen outside traditional settings. Beachdref puts young people at the centre and gives them a voice.
Testing Knowledge and Belief
How do we distinguish between facts, opinions and beliefs? In a world overflowing with information, critical thinking has never been more important.
Youth, Politics and Manipulation
Young people are constantly exposed to political messages, advertising and influence. Learning to recognise manipulation is a key democratic skill.
The Internet and the Culture of Fear
Bad news spreads faster than good news. Has the internet made the world more dangerous, or simply made us more afraid?
Was Everything Really Better in the Past?
Many people look back nostalgically at “the good old days”. But were things really better, or do we simply remember them differently?
Media, Information and Prejudice
The information we consume shapes how we see the world. Understanding media influence is an important step towards challenging prejudice.
Information is Power
Access to information opens doors, creates opportunities and strengthens democracy. But information only becomes power when we learn how to use it.
The Culture of Entitlement
When does a right become an expectation? Exploring the balance between rights, responsibilities and life in a shared society.