'Al can be helpful for learning if it's used in a safe way'

AI is having a bigger impact on all our lives, and for parents, it can be hard to keep up with the pace of change.

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Today is Safer Internet Day - and it comes at a time when families are increasingly having to help their kids navigate a digital world where AI is everywhere, from their social media feeds to homework and even friendships. So, how do you keep them safe online when it's so difficult to tell what's real?

For 2026, we've partnered with Tesco Mobile - a sponsor of Safer Internet Day - to encourage families to talk via The Family Chat about smartphones and help them have open and honest conversations at home about online safety so it all feels less daunting.

Author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher, who has three boys aged seven, nine and 11 with husband Tom, will be chatting to parents and children about the issues they're encountering.