Medianama to Host Discussion on Child Social Media Access in Delhi
Medianama is hosting a roundtable discussion in Delhi on July 31, focusing on age verification and restricting children's access to social media platforms.
Medianama will convene a roundtable discussion in Delhi on July 31 to examine issues surrounding age verification and restrictions on social media access for children.
The event will bring together policymakers, technologists, lawyers, researchers, mental health professionals, and industry experts. Key discussion points include evaluating whether restricting children's social media access addresses underlying harms and exploring various approaches to age verification. The participants will also consider if platform design interventions offer a more effective alternative to outright bans.
Notable speakers include Apar Gupta, Founder of the Internet Freedom Foundation, and NS Nappinai, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. The discussion will also delve into India's proposed framework for children's social media access, international regulatory approaches, and the technical and privacy challenges of age verification systems.
The event is invite-only and operates under Chatham House Rule, requiring participant approval. Google is supporting the event, with the Internet Freedom Foundation, CCG-NLUD, and SFLC.in serving as community partners.