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Lokesh hints at a ban on social media use by kids

State Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh, who is in Davos to attract investments, has hinted at a ban on social media use by children below 16 years.

A ban on social media use by children was introduced in Australia recently.

Speaking at a programme of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the IT Minister said children below a certain age do not fully understand the content on social media, and a legal framework is the need of the hour.

“The government is seriously thinking of it, keeping in view the mental health of children and online protection,” he added.

Also read: CM making relentless efforts to attract investments: Pranav Gopal

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This article is written by Senior Journalist Lakkoju Nagesh Babu
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