AI keeps getting smarter. One day it was writing quirky email subject lines. And now it’s generating artwork, suggesting recipes, helping plan holidays, and even filtering your photos before you’ve taken them. It’s clever. It’s convenient. And honestly, pretty fun. There’s one thing AI always wants in return though – your data. With Safer Internet Day 2026 landing on Tuesday, 10 February, this year’s theme ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’ couldn’t be more relevant. But it’s not about ditching your favourite AI apps and turning your phone into a brick. It’s more about using AI smartly, safely and without accidentally telling the internet your entire life story. And we’re here to show you how… The ‘free’ trade-off: what is AI actually learning.
