India, Aug. 25 -- As governments and technology companies accelerate efforts to protect children online, Amnesty International has warned that policies designed around safety often overlook children's right to participate in decisions affecting their digital lives. The warning comes as governments consider measures ranging from social media restrictions to artificial intelligence safeguards.
Children Missing From Policy Decisions
Amnesty said children and young people remain largely absent from policymaking discussions despite international recognition of their right to be heard. The organisation pointed to the July United Nations AI Dialogue, where a new state coalition focused on child protection was launched without direct participatio...