Online Masterclass: Digital Security & Safe Use of Generative AI for Local Territorial Stakeholders

Event Recap · 12 May 2026

On 12 May 2026, EuroMedAI organized a workshop on Digital Security and the Safe Use of AI for local stakeholders.

Overview

The workshop brought together elected women and men, civil society leaders, public officials, and researchers to explore how AI and digital tools can be used in a safe, practical, and responsible way in local contexts.

Session Content

The session covered key issues including safe use, privacy, misinformation, interpreting AI outputs, and escalation rules, helping participants better understand both the potential and the limits of these technologies.

It also included a practical hands-on session on how to use locally developed AI and digital tools, with a focus on real use cases relevant to territorial governance and local action.

Key Takeaways

• AI and digital tools offer significant potential for local governance, but must be approached with awareness of privacy and security risks.
• Misinformation generated by AI is a growing concern; critical interpretation of outputs is essential.
• Practical, hands-on training helps build confidence and responsible habits among local stakeholders.
• A secure, inclusive, and human-centered digital transition requires ongoing education and collaboration.

Partners

This activity was organized within the framework of the AMSA-AI project, implemented under the Digital Democracy Initiative Middle East & North Africa (DDI MENA), led by Innovation for Change – MENA Hub with the support of CIVICUS.

Thank you to all participants for their active engagement and contributions. EuroMedAI remains committed to building digital literacy and promoting responsible AI use across the Euro-Mediterranean region.