The main foundation for the project’s objectives was the rapid development and increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence on everyday life, education, communication, employment, and youth work. AI-powered tools have become widely accessible and are increasingly used by young people, educators, and youth workers for learning, content creation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. While these technologies create significant opportunities for innovation, creativity, and participation, they also present growing challenges related to misinformation, digital manipulation, cybersecurity, privacy, ethical use of technology, algorithmic bias, and critical evaluation of information. At the same time, many youth workers and organisations still lack the practical competences, methodologies, and educational resources necessary to integrate AI into their work in a safe, responsible, and meaningful way. Through the “AI and Cybersecurity in Youth Work” mobility project, we aimed to address these challenges by equipping youth workers with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practical tools needed to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape and support young people in becoming informed, resilient, and responsible digital citizens. The project was built on the understanding that digital literacy, critical thinking, cybersecurity awareness, and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence are becoming essential competences for both youth workers and young people in contemporary society. The project aimed to strengthen the capacities of youth workers, educators, trainers, and NGO representatives in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible digital participation. We wanted participants to gain a deeper understanding of both the opportunities and risks associated with AI technologies while developing practical approaches for using AI-powered tools ethically, safely, and effectively within youth work and non-formal education. Particular attention was given to online safety, data protection, digital resilience, responsible innovation, and the role of youth workers in supporting young people within increasingly complex digital environments. The main objectives of the project were: • to strengthen digital literacy and critical thinking competences as key foundations for responsible Artificial Intelligence use in youth work and education; • to enhance participants’ understanding of AI-related opportunities, challenges, ethical considerations, and emerging digital trends while developing practical skills for the safe and effective use of AI-powered tools; • to increase cybersecurity awareness and promote safer digital practices among youth workers, educators, NGOs, and young people; • to explore and better understand European policies and regulatory frameworks shaping digital environments, including the AI Act, GDPR, and the Digital Services Act; • to support youth workers in developing innovative, future-oriented educational approaches that combine Artificial Intelligence, digital citizenship, participation, and non-formal learning; • to develop, test, and promote the “AI and Cybersecurity in Youth Work Handbook” as a practical educational resource supporting youth workers, educators, NGOs, schools, and other stakeholders in addressing emerging AI and cybersecurity challenges. Ultimately, the project sought to contribute to higher-quality digital youth work, strengthen the digital competences and resilience of youth workers, and support the creation of safer, more inclusive, and more informed digital environments for young people. By combining innovation, non-formal education, international cooperation, and practical learning, the project contributed to preparing youth workers and organisations for the opportunities and responsibilities of the digital age.