TikTok has opened up dialogue about digital safety in its first-ever Safety Ambassadors Programme
The event brought together local celebrities to create awareness about internet safety in the age of information
The fact is that digital safety and freedom have been at the periphery of discussions in Pakistan as majority of the people aren't very tech-savvy to understand the dangers that social media and the internet have, especially on adolescent minds
Therefore, awareness and regulations are a must to mitigate its wrong use
There have been countless instances where children are lured through the internet by traffickers, rapists and pedophiles
Such an initiative coming from a platform like TikTok is all the more necessary
The entertainment platform has high popularity across the world and in Pakistan, boasting over one billion monthly active users globally
With the newer generation wanting to pursue the line of content creation to make a living, the campaign will go a long way in teaching them how to be good and morally conscious content creators
The rise of misinformation has created much intolerance and ignorance around the world
Therefore, the youth must understand its consequences as well
Information needs to be authentic and verified by multiple sources before being posted online
It would also be rather useful to include relevant government officials to change their archaic mindset and make them understand the vastness that the internet holds
With the world moving towards digitisation, Pakistan remains behind in still trying to understand the pros and cons of using social media platforms and producing content
If used wisely, it can help the country generate a lot of revenue and put the country on the map for potential investors
For this to happen, the government must get on board with an open mind and work towards encouraging such initiatives
Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2023
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Date: | 27-Feb-2023 | Reference: | View Original Link |
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