Citing global examples, Murthy pointed to countries like France, where strict regulations exist on the portrayal of minors online. She noted that such rules prevent exposing children in inappropriate clothing or sharing sensitive images — including those taken during bath time — as they could be misused by individuals with harmful intentions.
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Sudha Murthy Warns: Regulate Child Influencers, Social Media is a 'Knife'

  • Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy warned against unregulated social media, comparing it to a knife.
  • She called for government regulation on child and "mother influencers" during Zero Hour on December 5.
  • Murthy noted a gap in social media protection for children compared to existing ad regulations.
  • She stressed parental responsibility for online behavior and cited France's strict rules on minors online.

Why It Matters: It calls for regulating child influencers to protect children from social media harm.

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