Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Social media has become a primary part of contemporary societies, shaping how people communicate, connect, and share information. There is no doubt the absolute necessity of social media due to its ease of accessibility and ability to stay updated with all the new information in the world. Yet, the irony is that while it offers numerous benefits, the use of social media also presents critical challenges. Some of them can have a direct, harmful impact on society. Facilitation of child abuse and exploitation is one such negative area that must be addressed promptly, accurately, and intensely.

At this point in time, online sexual exploitation of children has become a global emergency that has drawn the attention of al...