online safety

March 25, New Delhi — A jury in New Mexico ruled that Meta Platforms is liable for exposing children to online dangers, including predators, on its platforms.The decision followed a six-week trial in which the state argued that Facebook and Instagram failed to protect minors from exploitation...

Washington, March 25 – First Lady Melania Trump launched a new global coalition bringing together 45 countries and major technology companies, calling for a coordinated effort to expand access to education and technology for children worldwide.Speaking at the inaugural “Fostering the Future...

Washington, March 20 The White House on Friday released a framework for artificial intelligence that aims to empower parents to manage their children's digital environment and advocates for federal leadership, contending that a patchwork of conflicting state laws would undermine innovation.The...

March 19, New Delhi: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the signing of a new Digital Statute aimed at restricting minors' access to social media, as Brazil moves to strengthen online safety for children.The new law requires stricter age verification and links accounts of...

New Delhi, March 13 Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Friday said that online crimes against women and children are on the rise in an increasingly digital environment, and he urged states and other stakeholders to strengthen their efforts for a stronger and more coordinated response to...

Jaipur, March 10 – To commemorate International Women’s Day, a special online awareness program will be held on March 12 to educate female students about their rights, safety measures, and cybersecurity.The program will be conducted through the Webex platform, and efforts are being made to...

New Delhi, Feb 26 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Thursday that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host and ensure fair revenue sharing with content creators and news organizations, cautioning that innovation will suffer if creators are denied fair...

February 26, New Delhi – Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized that human society is built on institutions founded on trust, while addressing the Digital News Publishers Association Conclave 2026 today. He stated that platforms that use...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today that synthetic content should not be generated without the consent of the person whose face, voice, or personality has been used to create the content. He made these remarks while addressing a conclave in New Delhi this morning...

New Delhi, February 26 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday asserted that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host, emphasizing that ensuring the online safety of children and citizens is their obligation.Addressing the Digital News Publishers Association...

Amaravati, February 23 – The Andhra Pradesh government is considering a law to prevent school students from using social media. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said this in the state Legislative Assembly on Monday.During the discussion on controlling false propaganda on social media, she said...

Jaipur, February 21 – MLA Balmukund Acharya of Hawa Mahal has expressed serious concerns about the growing negative impact of mobile games on children, calling for urgent measures to control their harmful effects.Speaking to the media at the Assembly premises during the fifth session of the...

Patna, February 21 UK Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, returned to Bihar on Saturday after more than two decades, expressing confidence that the state is "embracing the future of technology".Narayan, who arrived in Patna in the morning, met with JD(U) national working...

New Delhi, February 17 The government is discussing issues of age-based restrictions as well as deepfakes with social media platforms to determine the way forward, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday as he advocated the need for stronger regulations to protect children, and...

New Delhi, February 17 The problem of deepfakes is growing rapidly and requires stronger regulation to protect children and society at large, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, adding that the government has begun consultations with the industry on additional safeguards beyond those...

London, February 16 The UK on Monday unveiled stricter online safety rules to protect children from the harmful effects of AI chatbots and social media.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that no online technology company will receive a free pass, as the government takes action to keep...

Panaji, February 16 Goa Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday that his government is examining the possibility of restricting social media use for children under 16 in the coastal state, citing growing concerns about digital addiction, cyberbullying, and online safety...

Amaravati, February 10 The TDP, a key ally in the NDA government at the Centre, has urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to consider establishing a dedicated committee or expert group to study the regulation of social media based on age and recommend a comprehensive national...

New Delhi, February 10 Experts on Tuesday highlighted the need for coordinated efforts among the government, schools, and tech companies to ensure children's online safety, as they pointed to a lack of data, inadequate training for teachers on digital media, and poor digital literacy among...

New Delhi, February 10 More than 56 per cent of parents and educators are advocating for the inclusion of internet safety as a core subject in the curriculum to protect students from the growing online dangers and malicious content, a new survey has found.The study, which gathered responses...