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Responsible use of AI and Intelligent Choices for Youths
AIRY Interactive Handbook for Youth. Activity 3, Task 3.2: Development of an interactive handbook for youth. Date: 22 January 2026. Lead partner: INQUIRY FUSE & Plan B.
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Table of contents

About AIRY

What the AIRY project is

Why AI literacy matters for young people today

AIRY interactive handbook for youth

Purpose of the handbook

The handbook is:

How to use this handbook

For young people (self-learning)

For youth workers (group work, workshops, discussions)

Chapter 1 โ€“ Understanding AI: What it is and how it works

The AI Spectrum The AI Spectrum Rule-Based Systems Fixed logic, if-this-then-that. Machine Learning Learns patterns from data. Deep Learning Neural networks, many layers. Generative AI Creates new text, image, audio. From fixed rules to generating new content โ€” each step builds on the last.
The AI Spectrum

Chapter aim

AI in Your Daily Life AI in Your Daily Life YOU Social feeds ๐Ÿ“ฑ Voice assistants ๐ŸŽค Streaming picks โ–ถ Navigation ๐Ÿงญ Email filters โœ‰ Online shopping ๐Ÿ›’ Translation ๐ŸŒ Photo filters ๐Ÿ“ท

Interactive Elements: Mini Quiz โ€“ AI Myths vs Facts

References

    Chapter 2 โ€“ Ethical AI: Navigating the digital world responsibly

    The 5 Pillars of Ethical AI Use The 5 Pillars of Ethical AI Use Responsible Use โš– ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy & Data ๐Ÿง  Independent Thinking ๐Ÿค Human Relationships โœ“ Ethical Choices
    The 5 Pillars of Ethical AI Use

    Chapter aim

    Ethical Dilemma Cards

    References

      Chapter 3 โ€“ Misinformation and fake news: How AI shapes information

      Chapter aim

      Deepfake Detection Checklist Deepfake Detection Checklist ๐Ÿ‘ Eyes & blinking Do they blink naturally? ๐Ÿ‘„ Lip sync & mouth Does speech match lip shape? โœ‹ Hands & fingers Right number and shape? ๐Ÿ’ก Lighting & shadows Are shadows consistent? ๐Ÿ”Š Audio & voice Any odd pitch or timing? ๐Ÿ–ผ Edges & background Blurs or glitches at edges?
      Deepfake Detection Checklist

      How to Spot Misinformation How to Spot Misinformation You see a claim online Does it trigger strong emotions? Yes Can you find the original source? No No Do reputable outlets report the same? Yes Likely misinformation โœ— Needs more research ? Likely reliable โœ“ Yes
      How to Spot Misinformation

        References

          Conclusions

          Key messages from all chapters

          Practical tips for everyday AI use

          Youth quotes from focus groups