New Delhi: The Centre has said it is not proposing a separate law on cyberbullying, instead relying on existing provisions under the Information Technology Act and recently strengthened IT Rules to tackle online abuse, deepfakes and AI-generated harmful content. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting minister of...Read More

Mr. Nguyen Van De, Vice Chairman of the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee, stated: “The Japanese Government’s support through UNESCO to implement this project in Nghe An is deeply practical, timely, and humane. This is not merely a technical assistance project, but also an opportunity for Nghe An to gain access to Japan’s advanced expertise in...Read More

Schools are facing a growing problem of students using artificial intelligence to transform innocent images of classmates into sexually explicit deepfakes. The fallout from the spread of the manipulated photos and videos can create a nightmare for the victims. The challenge for schools was highlighted this fall when AI-generated nude images swept through a Louisiana...Read More

“The Traitors” has asked the show’s fans to pull back on online harassment and bullying. THE TRAITORS — “Let Battle Commence” Episode 301 — Pictured: Alan Cumming — (Photo by: Euan Cherry/Peacock via Getty Images) In a statement posted on various social media sites over the weekend, the Peacock show acknowledged online fans negativity towards...Read More

By Maya Thompson, Bloomberg Older British teenagers face a midnight curfew for accessing some social media apps and restrictions on addictive features, as the UK government increases the scope of its proposed ban on the services for younger kids. The proposed overnight curfew will cut off access to apps between midnight and 6:00 a.m. for...Read More

UNESCO stepped in to support a campaign led by Eswatini Communications Commission under the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology working together with the Ministry of Education, the Deputy Prime Minister’s Child Protection Unit and the Royal Eswatini Police Cyber Unit.   The campaign, which runs under the tagline ’Asphepheni secure our world!’ (which translates in...Read More

The reported death of a 26-year-old Japanese fan of K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has sparked renewed debate over online harassment and the darker side of fandom culture. The fan, known online as “Mina,” was a supporter of member Nishimura Riki, also known as NI-KI. She was a frequent attendee of fan signing events and had...Read More

As outlined in our March edition, all early childhood education and care (ECEC) staff and volunteers must complete child safety training. Some ECEC staff and volunteers must also complete child protection training. All training must be done by Thursday 27 August 2026. The training will help create safer environments for children. It also supports consistent...Read More

This Cyberbullying Awareness video is meant to support parents and guardians in keeping their children safe online. This short video breaks down how to spot early warning signs and practical steps parents can take to protect and empower their children. It’s designed to equip parents with the tools to help their students navigate the digital...Read More

This article is sponsored by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Like most middle school students, seventh-grader Aisha Chavda is concerned about cyberbullying. But unlike most, she decided to do something about it. “I don’t like when something is wrong in a community and there isn’t really a feasible solution,” she says. Chavda targeted a...Read More