Teens on the Net 2025 – What Do Young People Think About Social Media and Artificial Intelligence?

The latest 2025 Be Social research confirms what we at Logiscool see every day: today’s youth are not just present in the digital world – they are actively shaping it. Social media, artificial intelligence, and digital tools are already an integral part of their lives, which is why it’s more important than ever to fill their usage with learning, safety, and value.

According to the research, 81.6% of Hungarian teenagers have used ChatGPT, and nearly half use it regularly, for example, to help with homework. This clearly shows that AI is no longer a promise of the future – it is part of the present, especially in school and learning processes.

AI tools like ChatGPT provide quick answers, assist in brainstorming, writing, language learning, or even programming. They enable more efficient learning and open up new avenues for creativity.

At the same time, it’s important to understand that AI is not infallible: it can sometimes give inaccurate or misleading information, lacks context, and cannot replace real understanding. If young people accept AI-generated content uncritically, it may weaken their problem-solving and independent thinking skills over time.

That’s why it is essential for children not only to use AI but also to learn how to interpret, verify, and apply it responsibly. Thriving in the digital future doesn’t depend on knowing technology, but on using it thoughtfully and wisely.

Social media has become the top news source for young people: according to the study, Instagram (75.9%), Facebook (69.5%), and TikTok (69.3%) were the most frequently mentioned platforms. These platforms provide fast, digestible information – but they also come with risks.

Algorithms often highlight content based on popularity rather than reliability, which allows fake news, manipulated videos, and half-truths to spread quickly. With distorted realities, opinions presented as facts, and missing context, young people are especially vulnerable to misinformation.

This is why it’s crucial that kids learn early on how to think critically, check sources, and distinguish reliable information from deceptive content. Navigating the digital world is not just a technical skill – it’s a cognitive challenge too, and building this capacity is just as important as knowing how to operate the tools.

According to this year’s Be Social research, 49.2% of respondents have experienced cyberbullying. This is not just a statistic – it’s a serious warning that the online space, which is a place of connection and entertainment for many, can also place heavy psychological burdens on youth.

Cyberbullying – whether mocking, threats, exclusion, or harassing messages – often goes unnoticed by parents and teachers, while it can cause anxiety, loss of self-confidence, or even depression in young people. What makes it especially difficult is that in the digital world, bullying can reach the victim anytime, anywhere – there’s no escape after school hours.

The research also revealed that half of young people have already taken a “digital detox” – intentionally taking a break from screens and social media. This is an encouraging sign that more and more kids recognize the importance of setting healthy boundaries around digital presence. Constant notifications, social comparison, and being in a state of constant alertness can be mentally exhausting, especially for developing children and teens.

That’s why it’s essential for young people to learn:

• how to recognize the signs of online bullying – in themselves and in others,

• how to ask for help in a safe way,

• how to set healthy digital boundaries,

• and why logging out is important – not just technically, but mentally too.

Teaching digital safety, empathy, and self-protection is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s a basic necessity to help children feel safe in the online world and build a healthy long-term relationship with digital life.

The Teens on the Net 2025 research clearly shows: young people are no longer just spectators but active creators of the digital world. Every day, they communicate, learn, and create on platforms that demand speed, creativity, and ever-growing technological skills. In this environment, it’s not enough to “use tools well” – they must learn to be present responsibly, critically, and safely.

Digital self-expression, AI usage, creative content creation, and navigating virtual communities are skills that will be essential in the future job market and in everyday life. Kids need a place where they can experiment, learn, and create freely – in a safe and supportive environment.

This is exactly what Logiscool’s summer camps offer, such as the Generative AI Camp, Creative Mobile Photo and Video Camp, Minecraft Movie Camp, or Roblox Multiverse Camp – all designed to help youth navigate the digital world consciously and creatively.

At Logiscool, we offer camps in over 30 different topics, where kids learn about important digital topics – like internet safety, netiquette, or how AI works – often without even realizing how much valuable knowledge they’re gaining while having fun.

And not just during summer: we organize year-round courses and workshops that go even deeper into these key topics so kids can move through the digital space with true confidence and awareness.

Because the future is digital – and the key to it is in kids’ hands.

Source:https://media1.hu/2025/05/12/tinik-a-neten-2025-kozossegi-media-chatgpt-2025/