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 algorithms, AI is shaping how young Europeans live, learn, and connect. But are they ready to shape it in return? Our new European whitepaper, developed …
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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 they use AI, and what would actually help them shape policy. We have shared the project survey results …
From Awareness to Agency: What Italy’s Whitepaper Reveals About Youth and AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant prospect in Italy—it is a daily reality. Yet, as the Italian Whitepaper produced within the YouthGovAI project makes clear, the real challenge is not whether young people use AI, but whether they are prepared to critically shape the way it will transform society. The Whitepaper offers one of …
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, and innovators to explore the future of European education and the importance of engaging methods and content in empowering young learners. Our participation included leading a workshop …
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 of today’s most pressing and fascinating topics: artificial intelligence. Under the banner of YouthGovAI, we explored a central question with the students …
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 well do they actually understand what they’re using? Between March and May 2025, ALFA Liguria—Italy’s regional agency for vocational training and guidance—launched a national survey as …
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 students—and a growing concern for educators. As part of the Erasmus+ project YouthGovAI, ALFA Liguria convened a national focus group with a diverse panel of educational stakeholders, …
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 Promoting Child Rights” which is co-organized by UNICEF Greece Country Office and University of Patras. The two-day Conference on the topic of “The Role of …
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, young people want to see their voice more in decision making for AI integration into their life. To understand their needs and expectations, Genc STEM ve Egitim …
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 March and May 2025, with a total number of 56 respondents (aged between 13 and 27 years old), the YouthGovAI survey aimed at providing …
