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Artificial intelligence is changing how we learn and create, and as AI tools become more common inside and outside of the classroom, knowing how to use them safely is now more important than ever. 📚

AI literacy starts with understanding how these tools work and where they might fall short. It also challenges us to spot misinformation, question what we’re told, and be mindful of the personal information we share—all key skills for staying cyber safe.

AI literacy and cyber safety go hand in hand, and building these skills can help us use technology more confidently and make smarter decisions as it continues to evolve.

Ready to get cyber smart about AI? Explore these free tools and resources created by our friends across the Cyber Education Alliance to level up your AI literacy and digital safety skills.

• Truth, Tricks, and AI - For learners ages 11+ | Day of AI’s lesson helps students identify hallucinations, deepfakes, and bias while practicing strategies for checking whether a claim is trustworthy.
• CyberSafe AI - For high school and college students | Virginia Cyber Range’s free interactive course uses lessons and game-based challenges to help students understand how AI works, spot threats like deepfakes and phishing, and use these tools safely.
• AI Basics for K–12 Teachers - For educators | Common Sense Media’s free course covers generative AI, data privacy, and ethical use while helping teachers consider how AI can fit into their classroom practice.

Head to GetCyberSmart.org for even more free tools and resources to help you stay safe, informed, and confident online. 💻🔐

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