Kerala Launches Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 to Protect Students in AI Era

Kerala's Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has introduced the 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' to enhance digital security for students in public schools amid AI advancements. The protocol outlines 13 core objectives, including raising awareness of AI-related risks, promoting critical digital literacy, and safeguarding student privacy through 'Privacy by Design' principles. It mandates 17 responsibilities for school heads, such as supervised internet access and forming Cyber Security Committees, while addressing digital divide concerns by limiting internet-dependent homework and providing school-based access.