Delhi will host a roundtable discussion on July 31 focused on age verification and restricting social media access for children in India. The event, scheduled from 1 PM to 5 PM at Viceroy Hall, The Claridges, will examine policy rationales, technical challenges, and legal alternatives related to these proposals, according to medianama.com.
The invite-only roundtable will operate under Chatham House rules and include discussions on the impact of digital platforms on children, gaps in understanding digital harms and benefits, and international approaches to age verification. Participants will explore how age verification systems could be implemented and enforced, drawing lessons from countries such as Australia and Indonesia, as detailed by medianama.com.
This discussion comes amid growing concerns over children’s exposure to harmful content online and the rise of AI companions and conversational AI used by minors. The roundtable aims to address who decides what content is harmful and the evidentiary standards required, while balancing platform design against access restrictions. These issues are critical as India considers regulatory frameworks to protect children’s digital experiences, per medianama.com.
The event will begin with lunch and networking at 12:30 PM, followed by the main discussion from 1 PM to 5 PM on July 31. Participation is subject to approval, emphasizing the focused and confidential nature of the policy dialogue, according to medianama.com.