Thuringia: Poll: Thuringia students complain about the use of artificial intelligence technology

In a survey conducted by the German Children's Foundation, Thuringia students reported that they still have problems dealing with artificial intelligence. According to those surveyed, there should be more information lined up.

in Media education in Thuringia schools Children and young people see a clear deficit in dealing with artificial intelligence.

According to a survey conducted by the German Children's Fund, 68% of students said they had learned little about the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. In addition, 63% feel that there is not enough space in school to try out new technologies. According to 54% of those surveyed, protecting personal data online is not adequately addressed.

Children should question the media critically

Holger Hoffmann, Federal Managing Director of the German Children's Fund, said there should be food for thought when students realize the shortcomings of school education. Children and young people should be empowered to effectively design media themselves in order to express their ideas, concepts and interests and to critically question the media they consume. Hoffman says this has become increasingly important in times of fake news, misinformation and online propaganda.

In contrast, according to the survey, 69 percent of Thuringia students believe they learn enough about how to do things at school Ability to search and evaluate information on the Internet. More than half say they have enough knowledge about what content they can copy and redistribute, and what they can do if they do Online bullying Or being harassed by strangers online.

For the purposes of the survey, the Institute for Social and Political Research Verian conducted online interviews with around 3,200 children and young people aged between 10 and 17 across Germany.

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