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Policy · Updated 13 Oct, 08:05 pm IST

Government pushes AI tool to detect child sexual abuse material online

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Why it matters for readers: It matters because the government is pushing AI to help stop the spread of harmful content involving children online.

  • The government sought expedited development of an AI-based tool to detect CSEAM on the internet.1
  • The matter was discussed during Union Minister Annpurna Devi's visit to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).1
  • NCPCR is collaborating with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to develop the tool and is also working on social media guidelines for tech companies.1
  • The minister asked that complaints received by the child rights panel be handled sensitively, responsibly and expeditiously.1
  • The government has sought point-wise action-taken reports from MeitY, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Delhi Police.1
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