As children embrace artificial intelligence at up to three times the rate of adults, experts say online safety laws can no longer focus solely on social media platforms, urging governments to embed AI governance, privacy safeguards and child rights into future digital regulations
Greater public consultation and collaboration among regulators, platforms, educators, parents and civil society are essential to effectively address growing online harms affecting children, says the Malaysian Bar Council. The call comes amid ongoing discussions on strengthening Malaysia’s online safety framework