A complete ban on social media for children may not work as intended, according to discussions involving MeitY, civil society groups and Space2Grow. Participants instead advocated age-gating, a legally enforceable duty of care for platforms and stronger parental controls.
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Goa Hosts State-Wide Cybersecurity Workshop to Strengthen Citizen Data Protection Across Government Departments
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), organised a state-level workshop focused on strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, protecting citizen data, and enhancing Goa’s digital resilience.
Goa Strengthens AI Commitment at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Goa showcased its growing AI ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting initiatives under the Goa AI Mission 2027 and supporting five innovative startups at the global expo.
X Admits Lapse in India, Removes 3,500 Grok Posts and Deletes 600 Accounts Over Objectionable Content
Microblogging platform X acknowledged lapses in handling objectionable content generated by its AI chatbot Grok, removing around 3,500 posts and deleting over 600 accounts in India after concerns were raised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Asymmetrical Learning Partners with CECC to Bring U.S. Collegiate Esports ‘May Madness’ to India
Pune-based Asymmetrical Learning, incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, has partnered with the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) to introduce the U.S. collegiate esports phenomenon “May Madness” to India. The initiative aims to establish a structured esports ecosystem in Indian schools and universities, following India’s new Online Gaming Act, 2025, which officially recognizes esports as a legitimate sport.