KARACHI: To mark Safer Internet Month, Google highlighted a range of tools, technologies, and educational initiatives designed to help students, parents, and educators in Pakistan navigate the AI era safely and responsibly.
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of learning and everyday life, Google reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring families can explore its benefits with the right safeguards in place.
Farhan Qureshi, Google’s Cluster Director for Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Frontier Market has said that protecting kids and families online is a core commitment at Google, and take this responsibility seriously.
That’s why all our products, from YouTube, Google Search to the Android ecosystem, are secure by default and private by design, he added. “We recognize the critical importance of local partnerships and we are working closely with stakeholders across Pakistan. Together, we can build a safer internet, not just for today’s youth, but for all future generations,” he said.
Norman Ng, Head of Trust and Safety, Google APAC has said that access to AI, with the right guardrails, can unlock powerful opportunities for learning, creativity, and growth. “This Safer Internet Month and beyond, we want to equip families in Pakistan with practical tools and knowledge to navigate technology safely and confidently,” he added. Created to Empower: building AI Literacy Beyond protection, Google is investing in digital and AI literacy. The Gemini app provides students with guided AI support for learning, while programmes like Experience AI and Be Internet Awesome help young people evaluate information critically, distinguish AI-generated content, and practice responsible digital citizenship.
Through these efforts, Google aims to ensure that Pakistan’s youth are not only protected online but empowered to thrive in a safe, AI-driven digital world.
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