Kohima, February 10 Nagaland observed Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, with various awareness programs and workshops being organized in different districts to promote the safe, responsible, and ethical use of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI).
In Kohima, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) organized a district-level awareness campaign.
Addressing the program, Extra Assistant Commissioner Imtiyenla K said that Safer Internet Day is observed globally on the second Tuesday of February to promote safe and responsible use of the internet.
She said that the internet is a powerful tool for communication, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, and cautioned against risks such as cyberbullying, misinformation, deepfakes, and online fraud.
In the Zunheboto district, Additional Deputy Commissioner Tiameren Chang cautioned against blind dependence on AI and stressed that human judgment and responsibility must remain paramount.
He urged citizens, especially the younger generation, to use digital platforms ethically and responsibly.
In Dimapur, a session was held, focusing on cyber hygiene, phishing, protection of personal data, and responsible use of AI.
Participants were informed about cybercrime reporting mechanisms, including the national helpline 1930 and the cybercrime reporting portal cybercrime.gov.in.