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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · 2d

Our new European Whitepaper drops: “What’s at stake when youth meets AI”.
Young people are immersed in AI—and the question is: will they help shape it?
📘 Read → youthgovai.eu/whats-at-sta...
#YouthGovAI #YouthAndAI #AIliteracy #DigitalParticipation

What’s at Stake When Youth Meets AI? Our European Whitepaper Opens the Discussion

Artificial intelligence is no longer a glimpse of the future—it’s here, embedded in the daily lives of young people. From personalized learning apps to social media feeds and job application algorithm...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · 14d

Türkiye’s youth use AI weekly (63.8%) but want a real say in how it’s governed.
We shared these results at the African Turkish AI Workshop in İzmir, where Dr. Ahmet Göçen presented the Turkish findings to an international audience.
Read: youthgovai.eu/what-turkiye...
#YouthGovAI #AIandYouth #Türkiye

What Türkiye’s Youth Say About AI and Governance

Young people in Türkiye are heavy AI users but want real seats at the table. Our YouthGovAI country paper pairs a national survey with focus groups and a co-creation sprint to map what youth know, how...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Sep 23

On Sept 2, YouthGovAI joined “Europäisch lernen – mit Mut in die Zukunft” in Bremen. We led a workshop & gathered with educators & changemakers to discuss the future of education & how youth can lead.
🔍 youthgovai.eu/youthgovai-a...
#YouthGovAI #InnovationInLearning #YouthVoices #EuropeanEducation

YouthGovAI at the Symposium “Europäisch lernen – mit Mut in die Zukunft” in Bremen, Germany

On September 2, 2025, the YouthGovAI team participated in the symposium "Europäisch lernen – mit Mut in die Zukunft", organised by the EuropaPunktBremen. This event gathered educators, policymakers, a...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Sep 18

🚀 Something big is awaiting you!
Subscribe to the YouthGovAI Newsletter and follow how youth across Europe are shaping AI.
👉 youthgovai.eu/newsletter/
#YouthGovAI #Newsletter #YouthVoices #AI

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Sep 4

On June 26, YouthGovAI hosted Year 12 students at Kaufmännische Schule Rheine for a deep dive into AI.

These digital natives didn’t just ask questions—they voiced optimism and insisted youth must shape AI’s future.

Read more → youthgovai.eu/youthgovai-i...
#AIeducation #YouthVoice #AIgovernance

YouthGovAI in Action: Exploring AI at the Kaufmännische Schulen in Rheine, Germany

We, Holger Haberstock and Laszlo Kovats from Eurosoc#DIGITAL, had the pleasure of guiding a project day at the Kaufmännische Schule Rheine in Germany on 26 June 2025 that was dedicated entirely to one...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Aug 13

🇮🇹 Youth in Italy use AI every day—especially for school—but do they fully understand it?

Between March–May 2025, ALFA Liguria surveyed 281 young people (16–21) to find out.

Full results → youthgovai.eu/between-usag...

#YouthGovAI #AIliteracy #YouthEmpowerment #Education #Italy

Between Usage and Comprehension: Italian Youth’s Relationship with Artificial Intelligence

In a rapidly digitizing world, young people in Italy are encountering artificial intelligence (AI) with increasing frequency—on their phones, in their classrooms, and even in their homework. But how w...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Aug 11

In June, Dr. Dora Katsamori spoke at an international conference on academia’s role in promoting child rights—highlighting how universities can empower youth to shape tech & governance.

More → youthgovai.eu/dr-dora-kats...

#YouthGovAI #ChildRights #AcademicEngagement #YouthParticipation

Dr. Dora Katsamori at the International Conference “The Role of Academia in Promoting Child Rights”

On June 6 & 7, Dr. Dora Katsamori, Associate Researcher at the Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications at NCSR “Demokritos” participated in the International Conference "The Role of Academia in ...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Aug 6

🇮🇹 “It thinks for them” — Italian educators reflect on youth and AI.

They worry students rely too much on AI and lose out on critical thinking.

We need education that builds understanding, not shortcuts.

📘 youthgovai.eu/it-thinks-fo...

#YouthGovAI #AIeducation #DigitalSkills #YouthParticipation

It Thinks for Them”: What Italian Educators Are Saying About Youth, AI, and Autonomy

Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract concept in the Italian classroom. From generative platforms like ChatGPT to algorithm-driven learning tools, AI has become a daily companion for studen...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Aug 4

What do teens in 🇵🇱 think about AI?

We asked—and they want:
🧠 More education
📣 A say in decision-making
⚖️ Ethical rules

They use AI tools daily, but are wary of misinformation and manipulation. Let’s make sure their voices shape the future.

→ youthgovai.eu/polish-teens...
#YouthGovAI #AIliteracy

Polish Teens Speak Out on AI: Insights from the YouthGovAI Survey and Focus Groups

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of daily life, are young people prepared for its impact? The YouthGovAI initiative asked over 50 Polish teens and young adults this very question—...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 31

Youth in Türkiye 🇹🇷 are calling for a voice in AI policy.

At a YouthGovAI event, they discussed:
🤖 How AI affects their lives
📘 The need for AI education
⚖️ Fairness, ethics & digital participation

Read more → youthgovai.eu/giving-turki...
#YouthGovAI #AIgovernance #YouthParticipation

Giving Türkiye’s Youth a Say in AI

Artificial intelligence is already in Turkish teenagers’ pockets and classrooms, yet most feel they watch policy from the sidelines. While Turkish Government is funding many AI ecosystem initiatives, ...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 29

📊 What do 305 young people in Germany think about AI?

🤖 Many use AI tools - but worry about their impact.
🧠 They want better understanding.
🔍 They ask: Who’s in control?

Young people are ready to join the AI conversation.

Full results → tinyurl.com/h3r8vkm8
#YouthGovAI #AIgovernance

German Survey: What We Learned from 305 Young Voices

AI is everywhere in young people’s lives. But do they really understand it—and are they ready to shape its future? We asked 305 of them to find out. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshap...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 23

What do youth in 🇬🇷 Greece think about AI?

We asked 56 young people. Their message was clear:
🗣️ “We want a seat at the table!”

They called for:
📣 Awareness campaigns
📘 AI literacy courses
⚖️ AI policies & regulations

Read more → youthgovai.eu/youthgovai-s...

#YouthGovAI #AIgovernance #YouthVoices

YouthGovAI Survey: 56 Greek Young People Express their Experience and Attitude Towards AI

Recent developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence have presented us with a number of new challenges, potential risks and opportunities for our society as a whole. Conducted in Greece between...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 21

In Greece, 20 participants—students, educators, policymakers & tech experts—came together to talk AI 🤖🇬🇷

They explored challenges, opportunities, and how young people can shape AI governance.

Read more: youthgovai.eu/youth-and-ar...

#YouthGovAI #AIgovernance #Education #YouthVoices

Youth and Artificial Intelligence: Where we Stand in Greece – A Discussion about the Challenges and Opportunities of AI Use

On the 28th of April and the 10th of May, the YouthGovAI project reached out to 20 participants, including youth, tech experts, policy makers and educators of formal and non-formal education, to discu...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 16

Klingt spannend! 🙌 Gibt es auch Möglichkeiten, wie sich junge Menschen an der #PLSKonferenz2025 beteiligen können? Bei @youthgovai.bsky.social arbeiten wir daran, die Perspektiven junger Menschen in die KI-Politik einzubringen – wir wären gern dabei! 💬🤖 #YouthVoices #KIinEuropa

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 16

At the eTwinning conference in Florence 🇮🇹, Dr. Ahmet Göçen presented YouthGovAI to educators from across Europe.

It was a powerful opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on future-ready education.

More here → youthgovai.eu/youthgovai-p...
#YouthGovAI #eTwinning #DigitalSkills #YouthVoices

YouthGovAI Presented at the Regional eTwinning Conference in Florence, Italy

Dr. Ahmet Göçen was invited to speak at the Regional eTwinning Conference hosted by the University of Florence, Italy, on 11.04.2025, where he showcased the final outcomes of an AI-enhanced lesson-pla...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 14

Germany’s youth experts told us:
🧠 Young people use AI but often don’t understand it deeply
⚠️ Ethics & agency are missing from AI education
👥 YouthGovAI is working to fix that—with youth, not just for them
Read more: youthgovai.eu/artificial-i...
#YouthGovAI #AIliteracy #YouthInTech

Artificial Intelligence and Youth: What We Learned From Talking With the Experts in Germany

What does it take to prepare young people for an AI-driven future and make them have a say in it? We didn’t want to guess. So, we asked. As part of the YouthGovAI project, Holger Haberstock and Janosc...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 10

Viele Lehrkräfte sind bei #KI-Tools unsicher – das zeigt das Schulbarometer. Unsere Erfahrung aus unseren Fokusgruppen bei youthgovai.eu: Wenn Lehrkräfte & Schüler*innen gemeinsam lernen, entsteht echte KI-Kompetenz. 💡 Jetzt ist der Moment, Bildung gemeinsam neu zu denken. #KIinSchule

KI-Campus @kicampus.bsky.social · Jul 10

Viele Lehrkräfte sind im Umgang mit KI-Tools noch unsicher. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt das Deutsche Schulbarometer der Robert Bosch Stiftung. 👩‍🏫

Zur Publikation: www.bosch-stiftung.de/de/projekt/d...

Was sind eure Erfahrungen mit #KI in der #Schule? 🏫🤖

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 10

We kicked off YouthGovAI last November — now we’re building tools, courses, and dialogue spaces to put youth at the center of AI governance.

Read more: youthgovai.eu/kicking-off-youthgovai-building-a-future-where-young-people-shape-ai
#YouthGovAI #YouthAndAI #ErasmusPlus #YouthParticipation

Kicking Off YouthGovAI: Building a Future Where Young People Shape AI

At YouthGovAI’s Transnational Project Meeting in Berlin, we came together to ask a simple but vital question: What does it take to prepare young people for an AI-driven future—and make sure they have ...

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 7

🗞️ Subscribe to YouthGovAI’s newsletter!
Get fresh updates on youth & AI governance, upcoming events, and tools for changemakers.
🔗 youthgovai.eu/newsletter/
#YouthGovAI #Newsletter #AIYouth #YouthInTech

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YouthGovAI @youthgovai.bsky.social · Jul 2

Welcome to YouthGovAI! Just dropped our logo & website for an Erasmus+ youth project uniting European youth to shape AI governance.
🎓 Learn, engage & influence AI policy.
📌 Visit: youthgovai.eu
#YouthGovAI #AI + #YouthVoice

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