The Better India | Creating Safer #Digital Spaces for #Women | Ami Kumar
Social & Media Matters
Non-profit Organizations
DELHI, DELHI 1,377 followers
A service raising awareness about #OnlineSafety, against #CyberBullying, Build capacities in #SocialMediaSkills
About us
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http://socialmediamatters.in
External link for Social & Media Matters
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- DELHI, DELHI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
Locations
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DELHI, DELHI 110059, IN
Employees at Social & Media Matters
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Pratishtha Arora
CEO | Trust & Safety | Online Safety Expert | Digital Parenting Expert | Trust and Safety Council Member | StartUp Founder
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Vikas Lohchab
Journalist cum Media Analyst | Political Researcher - Working around Elections, Politics, Policy, Strategic Affairs - Political Scanning and Briefs
Updates
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Arnika joined an insightful panel to discuss the critical role of technology in preventing gender-based violence and tackling AI-powered harassment. At Social & Media Matters we’re focused on creating innovative tools to support survivors, from AI-driven reporting systems to campaigns that empower youth to challenge harmful norms. A special thank you to Girl Up India and the High Commission of Canada in India | Haut-commissariat du Canada en Inde for championing these important conversations and for their support in driving action toward digital safety and gender equality. Together, we’re working to dismantle barriers and build a safer, more inclusive world for all. #DigitalSafety #GenderEquality #AIForGood #EndViolence #IDGC2024
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In this eye-opening video, Vikram Singh uncovers the shocking truth behind the Hibox app scam that defrauded investors of Rs 500 crores with the alleged assistance of YouTubers and influencers. Join us as we delve into the modus operandi, key figures involved, and the rise of digital fraud cases in India. Stay informed, stay cautious, and let's work together to create a safer investment landscape. #HiboxScam #DigitalFraud #InvestmentScam
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We had an incredible experience at the Trust & Safety Professional Association APAC Summit! Pratishtha Arora joined an esteemed panel on "Energy Competence as a T&Ser in APAC" alongside Ilana Rosenzweig (TikTok), Kate S. (Discord), and Norman Ng (Google). As the leader behind the #SMM Trust and Safety Talks, where 30+ global experts shared insights, Pratishtha brought her vast expertise to the table on challenges in digital safety. Arnika Singh delivered an impactful session on "Sextortion and Beyond: Enhancing Trust & Safety through Innovation and Regulation in APAC". Drawing from her recent study on #Sextortion in India, she explored how tech platforms, legal reforms, and Gen AI threats must be addressed to combat this growing issue. Her session shed light on the responsibilities of social media platforms and what we, as stakeholders, must do to create safer digital spaces. Our global community is stronger when we collaborate and share what works best: Ravi Bhalla Jun L. Joël Kalmanowicz Dr Serra Pitts Abhishek Agnihotri Camilla Hegarty Jim L. Marlyn Thomas Savio, PhD, CPsychol Wasbir Hazarika Kishore Shetty Katia Potapov Kay Chau Lisa Koh Charlotte Willner Maggie Kerr Kristelyn Berry, MSW Kaofeng Lee Vejeps Ephi Kingsly Jeff Wu Calissa Man Adelin Cai (蔡玉娴) Nicholas Cariello Brent Carey Sarah Knowles.Rachael Corr Wipula P. Jayshree Sarda Michael Vincent C. Sanjana R. Easwara Moorthy Yuki Hiranuma Lalita Dhanvada Iruvanti Sreeya Mukherjee Ami Kumar Vikram Singh
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Pratishtha Arora will be at the TSPA APAC Summit in Singapore. She is joining the esteemed panel titled 'Energy Competence As A T&Ser in APAC' with Ilana Rosenzweig, TikTok; Kate S., Discord; Norman Ng, Google She led the initiative of #SMM Trust and Safety Talks where more than 30 global experts and leaders shared their insights on what's happening in the Trust Safety sphere for specific issues concerning the digital spaces and the challenges it poses. Do connect if you are around, there is a lot she will be sharing!
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We will be at the TSPA APAC Summit in Singapore! Arnika Singh will be presenting on Sextortion and Beyond: Enhancing Trust & Safety through Innovation and Regulation in APAC | After leading a recent study on #Sextortion in India, she will be sharing the key insights, the situation in India, the role of tech platforms, responsibilities of the social media stakeholders, legal reforms and the threats posed by Gen AI. Do attend the session and connect with her to know more about what's happening at Social & Media Matters to combat sextortion.
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We are excited to announce that our CEO, Pratishtha Arora, will be joining a distinguished panel at the Trust & Safety Professional Association APAC event in Singapore this October! Panel Topic: "Energy Competence As A T&Ser in APAC". This discussion will explore the specific hurdles faced by Trust & Safety professionals in the APAC region, from managing time zone challenges to ensuring the region’s voice is heard in global conversations. Panelists: Norman Ng, Google Ilana Rosenzweig, TikTok Pratishtha Arora, Social & Media Matters Kate S., Discord More info: https://lnkd.in/gipWaSwJ
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Presenting on: #Sextortion and Beyond - Enhancing Trust & Safety through Innovation and Regulation in APAC #TSPA #APAC Summit Singapore | Monday, October 7, 2024, 10:45 AM - 11:10 AM | Do join in as Arnika will be sharing critical insights from our research on 'Sextortion in India' and explore how the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has intensified these threats, making them more pervasive and convincing. She will delve into the sophisticated tactics employed by cybercriminals and the failure of existing threat detection systems to mitigate these attacks.
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We were honored to be invited to the first-ever 'National Consultation on Countering Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking', where diverse voices came together to address this critical issue. The consultation brought together delegates -Civil Society Organisations, Women and Child Officers, Public Prosecutors, Judicial Academies, and Police Officers to shape the National Draft Action Plan collaboratively. Our insights were recorded on the tech policy, the involvement of tech as a stakeholder, and a responsible agency for investigation, crime detection, and victim compensation for digital damage and data protection. A special thanks to Sunitha Krishnan Ma'am and Team Prajwala and all contributors who worked day and night for a year to come up with this important study and the Draft National Action Plan. Also, thank you for ensuring that every voice was heard. It's rare when the number of attendees is this huge. On the first day, participants were divided into groups based on their expertise—deliberating on the draft plan and enriching it with their experiences and recommendations. The culmination of these discussions led to the submission of a comprehensive National Action Plan to the government at the close of the consultation. This collaborative effort marks a significant step in countering cyber-enabled human trafficking, and we are proud to be a part of this important journey. #CyberSafety #HumanTrafficking #OnlineSafety #DigitalSafety #ChildProtection
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Tomorrow is a significant day in the fight against #CyberEnabledHumanTrafficking | We are honored as Social & Media Matters will be joining Sunitha Krishnan and her remarkable team at Prajwala to share insights at the first-ever National Consultation on Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking in Vijayawada, organized in collaboration with the support of Chief Minister Sh. Nara Chandrababu Naidu - Government of Andhra Pradesh. As internet access continues to grow across India, the darker sides of technology, like sextortion and cyber-enabled trafficking, are becoming more prevalent. Women and children are especially vulnerable, facing exploitation and blackmail online. We are taking a strong step toward making the Internet a safer place for everyone. Let’s come together to tackle these challenges and protect those most at risk. #OnlineSafety #HumanTrafficking #CyberSafety #DigitalSafety #Sextortion #ChildProtection #Prajwala Ami Kumar Arnika Singh Pratishtha Arora Vikram Singh