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Singaporean minister touts internet 'kill switch' that finds kids reading net nasties and cuts 'em off ASAP
The Register ^ | Wed 27 Oct 2021 | "Team Register"

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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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: censorship; internet; singapore
The logistics for this is yet to be devised, but there's no technical reason why not.
1 posted on 10/27/2021 10:29:14 AM PDT by Salman
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To: Salman

From the country that brought you caning minors for vandalism.


2 posted on 10/27/2021 10:33:46 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Salman

3 posted on 10/27/2021 10:35:11 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: Salman

“For the chirren. “


4 posted on 10/27/2021 10:39:33 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (RIP my "teddy bear". )
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As long as the government promises never to abuse it, why not.


5 posted on 10/27/2021 10:40:33 AM PDT by proust (All posts made under this handle are, for the intents and purposes of the author, considered satire.)
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To: Salman

Parents may like this BUT it’s NOT govt responsibility. ...unless govt is providing means to use Internet, ie phone, computer, etc


6 posted on 10/27/2021 10:43:57 AM PDT by goodnesswins (The issue is never the issueOur enemies plan to The issue is always the revolution." -- Saul Alinksy)
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