Welcome to #Scriptblr!
#Scriptblr is YouthTech Institute’s blog covering updates in Online Trust and Safety, AI, and Digital Wellbeing. We're here to spark curiosity about tech policy and create a safe space for youth to build solutions for change.
About YouthTech Institute
YouthTech Institute is a national platform addressing vulnerabilities amongst youths that are brought on by emerging technologies. We hope to build digital confidence, skills, and pathways that help young people and society thrive in a digital world.
As part of our efforts to spotlight youth perspectives, we have worked with international organisations, local government, industry and most importantly, our peers. YouthTech Institute is a branch within our parent organisation, YouthTechSG.
What's On at YouthTech Institute
We're on the ground, looking out for opportunities to work with youth and their surrounding communities of parents/guardians, teachers, schools and friends. This is an open call to join us at the upcoming events we'll be at or to join us on the projects we are working on.
Lightning Talks at National Family Festival
First Talk: 30 May, 6pm - 6.30pm
Second Talk: 31 May, 4.30pm - 5pm
Growing up with devices is complicated, and us youth have a lot to say about it. Come hear their stories, share a laugh or two, and walk away with something real to bring back home. Interested in continuing this journey with your child online? Join the movement for FREE at Expo Hall from 30-31 May 2026!
Youth Engagement:
Sip n Spill
Date: 13 June 2026, Sat
What even is an "AI-literate person?" Should governments or social media platforms even be responsible for what we see online? We want to know what you have to say. All participants get a FREE cup of matcha, made fresh by a youth-run matcha business!
Hear From The Youth
Whether you’re just getting started with tech or ready to contribute to the discussion, #Scriptblr has something for you. All work published on our blog is written by youth — from simple explainers on how our commonly used tech works to thought leadership pieces and commentary articles.
The Headlines
We know that there is so much content online, and we want to help cut through the noise. These are our team's top picks for May 2026, highlighting the most relevant local and global updates on AI and online trust and safety.
Note: YouthTechSG would like to clarify that all images used and articles referenced below have been adapted directly from the linked articles, which are solely the hard work of the respective news outlets. The headlines and summaries were written by Zoe Toh.
AI use in Singapore schools kept age-appropriate, with focus on learning, not shortcuts: Desmond Lee
6 May 2026 — Minister Desmond Lee addressed parental concerns in parliament, confirming that Ministry of Education-built AI tools have strict, built-in safety guardrails to anonymise data and prevent academic dishonesty.
The Ministry also intends to differentiate their AI literacy programmes by tiers, with the use of educational AI tools specifically designed for education from Primary 4 onwards. Do you think this is the right age for youth to start using AI for work?