Safer Internet Day 2026: Burkina raises young people's awareness of artificial intelligence risks
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Burkina Faso: 4th Safer Internet Day raises awareness of responsible use of artificial intelligence (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Digital Transition launched the 4th Safer Internet Day, focused on responsible use of artificial intelligence, especially in universities. A video contest for young Burkinabè was also announced, with prizes of up to 1,000,000 CFA francs.
Safer Internet Day 2026: Burkina raises young people's awareness of artificial intelligence risks (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The fourth edition of Safer Internet Day was launched in Ouagadougou at Joseph-Ki-Zerbo University, under the theme of safe and responsible use of AI. A video contest open to 18–30-year-olds was also announced, with prizes of up to 1 million FCFA.
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