“Digital Literacy for Children” — A New Section in the Barsum App
A comic series explains to children why they should not believe everything AI creates, how to tell truth from fiction, and which data must never be shared online.
We have launched a new section, “Digital Literacy for Children”, in the Barsum app. Artificial intelligence is already part of the world our children are growing up in, so it matters not only to teach them to use the technology but also to help them understand a few simple safety rules.
What the comics are about
- why you should not believe everything artificial intelligence creates
- how to tell truth from fiction
- which data must never be shared online
- why important information needs to be checked
- when to ask an adult for help
The main characters are a schoolboy, Iskander, and his friends Aya and Temirlan. We chose the comic format because it lets us explain difficult things to children clearly and enjoyably — not frightening them with technology, but explaining what it can do and where the risks are. For Steppe Tech Lab this project is an important part of our social mission.
