Reviewing the results of the 2024/25 competition, it’s easy to see which topics young people are confident in and where there is still room for improvement. Over 90% of participants were familiar with terms like clickbait, digital detox, two-factor authentication and online shaming – these were also the areas where they scored the highest. On the other hand, many struggled with questions about the minimum age requirement for signing up on Facebook, deplatforming (when a user is banned from using the platform for violating community standards) and the AI Act (the EU’s s new legislation on artificial intelligence). In these topics, around one in five students gave incorrect answers.
The most active age groups were 17-year-olds (28%) and 18-year-olds (25%), though the entire 14-20 range was well represented. 14% of the players were from Budapest, 24% from county seats, and 62% from smaller towns. Students from small villages also joined the test, including Lilla and Bőszénfa in Somogy county, and Csincse in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, which has a population of only 489.
“This year's test appealed to young people all over the country. This is great news, as the test aims to help people of all ages become not just users of the digital world, but thoughtful, critical thinkers. The 160-question quiz offered a playful way to raise awareness of digital risks and encourage informed choices in everyday life, both online and offline,” said Balázs Koren, head of Yettel’s digital education programme ProSuli.
The final brought together 20 young people from among the top 1,000 test takers. The winner was Dávid Tóth from Debrecen, followed by runner-up Emma Ringenback from Budapest, and third-place finalist György Gajdán from Szeged.
Digital knowledge for all
Launched 10 years ago, the Yettel ProSuli programme has been working to reshape digital education in Hungary – going beyond device use to promote a deeper understanding of the digital world. The initiative aims to equip both teachers and students with up-to-date, practical knowledge, whether it’s about responsible internet use or the opportunities offered by AI. Through teacher training courses, interactive learning materials and national education campaigns such as the Big Student Internet Safety Test, ProSuli continues to help ensure that future generations can navigate the digital world safely, confidently and responsibly.
More information about the programme: www.prosuli.hu