How to Use AI in Youth Work to Tackle Democracy and Active Citizenship
In this lesson, you’ll discover how AI can strengthen democracy and active citizenship by supporting debate, improving accessibility, and helping youth workers understand participation patterns
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Task no.1
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Task 1: Read the text below carefully.
AI can help youth workers bring democracy and active citizenship to life by creating interactive learning experiences. For instance, chatbots and AI-driven discussion platforms can simulate debates on current issues, guiding young people through structured arguments and fact-checking prompts. This not only sharpens participants’ critical thinking skills but also gives them hands-on practice in respectful dialogue—a key foundation of civic engagement.
AI tools can also bridge gaps that might otherwise keep youth from participating. Language translation features, automated captions, and text-to-speech functions make workshops and community forums more accessible for diverse groups. Plus, AI can gather and analyze feedback more quickly, identifying issues and opportunities that might be missed in traditional surveys. By highlighting hidden trends—like low turnout in a certain neighborhood—youth workers can tailor their outreach, ensuring all voices get heard.
Finally, AI plays a role in boosting transparency and trust within democratic processes. By automating the collection of ideas or votes and presenting real-time visualizations of the results, participants can see the direct impact of their contributions. This sense of immediate feedback not only motivates continued engagement but also fosters a community-wide sense of ownership over the outcomes. When young people feel that their input genuinely matters, they’re more likely to stay involved, speak up, and continue shaping the policies and practices that affect their lives.
Task no.2
Issued by organiser or scanning QR code
Task 2: Answer the reflection questions in your own words
- How can AI tools support young people in practicing critical thinking and dialogue?
- How can AI help make participation more accessible and inclusive?
- How does AI increase transparency and trust in decision-making?
After writing your answers, look back at the text to check whether your understanding matches what was explained.
If everything is clear, you can move on and collect your next badge!
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