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        "id": 1700442,
        "msgid": "public-urged-to-be-selective-in-utilising-technology-1777117855",
        "date": "2026-04-25 17:45:51",
        "title": "Public urged to be selective in utilising technology",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has called on the public to selectively adopt technology, particularly to support productive activities in pesantren environments and the agricultural sector, while weighing benefits against potential impacts. She highlighted government policies restricting social media access for children under 16 and encouraged vocational students to act as digital literacy agents to educate their communities on minimising negative effects and promoting healthy technology use. This initiative aims to enhance national food security through cooperative digitalisation and foster responsible digital engagement among the youth.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs\n(Menkomdigi), Meutya Hafid, has urged the public to be selective in\nutilising technology, particularly in supporting productive activities\nin pesantren environments and the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot all technology needs to be adopted wholesale, but it is\nnecessary to consider the benefits as well as the potential impacts,\u201d\nshe stated in a press release received and confirmed in Jakarta on\nSaturday.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister made these remarks at the Digitalisation Forum for\nCooperatives to Enhance Farmers\u2019 Welfare and Strengthen National Food\nSecurity at the Al Ittifaq Pesantren Cooperative in Bandung Regency,\nWest Java, on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Meutya emphasised the importance of child protection in\nthe digital space.<\/p>\n<p>She conveyed that the government has established policies to restrict\nsocial media access for children under 16 years old.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCurrently, the government prohibits children under 16 years old from\naccessing social media,\u201d said Meutya.<\/p>\n<p>She invited students, particularly vocational high school pupils, to\nplay a role as digital literacy agents by providing education to their\nsurrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p>According to Meutya, such steps are crucial to minimise the negative\nimpacts of technology while ensuring that the younger generation can\nutilise technology in a healthy and productive manner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is hoped that students can become ambassadors who remind their\nyounger siblings to stay away from social media before the age of 16, as\nwell as to limit gaming,\u201d she stated.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/public-urged-to-be-selective-in-utilising-technology-1777117855",
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