Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Supporting Safer Internet Day 2026

Ellis on 9 February, 2026

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This Tuesday, 10 February, is Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 – a national online safety awareness campaign from the UK Safer Internet Centre. This year’s theme is ‘Smart tech, safe choices – exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.’

Everyone’s talking about AI, and with many children and young people using AI tools online, it’s important they have the skills and confidence to make safe choices when they are using smart technology. We’ve pulled together a selection of free resources, safety guides, learning materials, and helplines you can use or signpost to this Safer Internet Day.

Upcoming SID Events:

Learning & Training:

Living With AI – a free and beginner-friendly online course by the Scottish AI Alliance.

TSI Learning Portal – online learning portal for third sector groups. Relevant courses include: ‘Cyber Security for Small Organisations and Charities’ & ‘Staying Safe Online’. MCA can provide a discount code for Midlothian groups to access these courses for free, contact us for more info.

The Young Women’s Movement Guide to AI – free online guidance and resource library for anyone who wants to be more informed about AI and its gendered impacts.