Karnataka Considers Social Media Restrictions for Children, Citing Online Risks
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News18•31-01-2026, 12:25
Karnataka Considers Social Media Restrictions for Children, Citing Online Risks
- •Karnataka government is discussing policies to restrict children's social media access and promote responsible AI use.
- •This follows Andhra Pradesh's plan to formulate a similar policy for minors.
- •BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar raised concerns in the Assembly about children's exposure to explicit content.
- •Minister Priyank Kharge acknowledged the gravity of the issue, citing international precedents from Finland, UK, and Australia.
- •The state is already running a digital detox program with Meta, involving three lakh children and one lakh teachers.
Why It Matters: Karnataka is actively exploring social media restrictions for children to mitigate online risks.
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