Resource Pack: Safer Internet Day 2026
With Safer Internet Day on 10 February 2026, this year’s theme – Smart tech, safe choices – is the perfect reminder to think about how you use AI safely and responsibly.
This pack brings together a set of Peerscroller videos to help you feel clear, confident, and ready to make smart choices online. Whether you’re exploring chatbots, AI tools for homework, or spotting deepfakes, you’ll find practical tips and thought-provoking scenarios to guide you in using technology safely while protecting your friendships, work, and wellbeing.
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Don’t have Peerscroller? No problem, watch a preview of ‘Can an AI chatbot really be your friend?’ – a short, engaging video that helps learners explore the limits of AI, and understand why real friendships can’t be replaced by technology.
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Have you talked to AI about your mental health? In this video, Aisha shares her hot take on using ChatGPT for therapy, explaining why it can’t replace a real human therapist. She breaks down the risks, why safety and professional support matter, and encourages us to think critically about when and how AI should be used.
Worried about videos that aren’t what they seem? In this video, Amy explains deepfakes – AI-generated videos or audio designed to trick you. She breaks down how they work, why they can be dangerous, and the serious legal and emotional consequences of making or sharing them.
Thinking about using AI to help with your personal statement? This video explains the risks of relying on AI-generated content and why your work needs to be your own. Learn what counts as cheating, how using AI incorrectly could cause problems, and why making safe, responsible choices online matters.
Worried about images online that might not be real? In this video, you take on a spy-style mission to spot AI-generated pictures. Learn how to question what you see, check who posted it, look for clues that reveal fakes, and use tools like Google Reverse Image Search. Test your skills and find out more with the BBC Bitesize quiz.
Could AI be the best thing for the world - or the biggest risk? In this Debate Your Mates video, you’ll explore both sides of the argument. From breakthroughs in medicine to job losses and fake videos, you’ll consider the benefits, risks, and ethical questions around AI. A fun, interactive way to practise debating respectfully while thinking critically about how technology shapes our world.
While AI can’t write your personal statement for you, it can be a helpful tool. This video shows three responsible ways to use AI: brainstorming ideas, improving structure, and checking readability. A practical guide for exploring how technology can support your work without taking over, helping you stay confident and in control of your own ideas.
Is using AI for homework a smart shortcut or a step too far? In this Debate Your Mates video, you’ll explore whether AI should be used to support learning or whether it does more harm than good. From boosting ideas and improving writing to the risks of misinformation and over-reliance, this video encourages students to weigh up both sides and practise respectful, critical debate about responsible AI use.