Today is Safer Internet Day, which aims to create a better internet where everyone can use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. According to the Argentine News Agency, the initiative began in 2004 and has mobilized millions of people worldwide to promote and discuss the correct use of the internet, especially for children and young people. The internet has become an indispensable tool in people's daily lives, as through this technological medium, humans can enjoy a series of benefits that were unthinkable in the past. There are many advantages and benefits offered by the online world, for example, direct access to any form of education, communication with other people or family members regardless of distance, online shopping, and access to entertainment platforms, such as audiovisual content platforms, movies and series, video games, etc. Some strategies that allow users to navigate more safely are: Avoid contact with strangers on social networks and do not accept invitations from people who are not part of the family or social circle. It is necessary that we use a secure connection. Although tasks are delegated to AI, the human must preserve the architecture of decisions. Aragona concluded that security is not just a software solution, but a conscious human decision about the use of data and stated: "Security depends on our own actions and on how far we allow the involvement of technology in our lives." In the framework of a new Safer Internet Day, we are invited to reflect on the challenges of a digital ecosystem that today, more than 30 years after its massive implementation, has reached a critical turning point. "Cybercrime advances much faster than it can be stopped," warned Federico Aragona, a specialist from F5, a cybersecurity company, while observing that fraud no longer seeks only users with little knowledge, but successfully targets technologically advanced profiles. Regarding the advancement of Artificial Intelligence, Aragona emphasized that true protection lies in education and setting ethical limits and affirmed: "The main security tools were in the training and in the limits that we could impose on artificial intelligence." "The general business of fraud is based on massiveness. The recommended thing is that we do it from home and not in public places." Avoid giving confidential information, such as address, phones, photos, passwords, etc. Delete suspicious emails or links immediately. For children and adolescents, the most recommended thing is to ask for guidance from older people, especially the closest relatives.
Argentina Celebrates Safer Internet Day
Buenos Aires marks Safer Internet Day, focusing on responsible technology use. Experts stress the importance of education and ethical boundaries in the digital age.