Posted on 10/27/2021 10:29:14 AM PDT by Salman
A Minister in the Singapore government has suggested the creation of an internet kill switch that would prevent minors from reading questionable material online – perhaps using ratings of content created in real time by crowdsourced contributors.
"The post-COVID world will bring new challenges globally, including to us in the security arena," said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at a Tuesday ceremony to award the city-state's 2021 Defense Technology Prize.
"For operations, the SAF (Singapore Armed Force) has to expand its capabilities in the digital domain. Whether for administrative or operational purposes, I think that we will need to leverage technology to the maximum," he declared.
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From the country that brought you caning minors for vandalism.
“For the chirren. “
As long as the government promises never to abuse it, why not.
Parents may like this BUT it’s NOT govt responsibility. ...unless govt is providing means to use Internet, ie phone, computer, etc
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