Indonesia: Arthatel and AGP Educate Children on Smart Internet Use

PT Artha Telekomindo (Arthatel), in collaboration with Artha Graha Peduli (AGP), has launched a Corporate Social Safety Responsibility (CSSR) initiative aimed at educating children about smart, safe, and responsible internet use. The program, held at SDN 01 Kuningan Barat in South Jakarta, carries the theme "Smart, Safe, and Responsible Internet: Understanding the Internet, Protecting Data, Achieving Dreams."

The educational sessions equipped young students with fundamental knowledge about the internet's benefits, such as learning, information gathering, communication, and creativity. Simultaneously, the program highlighted the various risks present in the digital world, including scams, fake news, cyberbullying, inappropriate content, excessive gaming, and interactions with strangers. A key focus was placed on the importance of safeguarding personal data, with children learning to protect information like their full name, home address, phone number, school name, photos, and passwords, which were likened to essential "keys" for digital accounts.

Beyond digital security, the Arthatel CSSR initiative also introduced children to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a simple, relatable manner. AI was presented as a technology capable of assisting with questions, image recognition, language translation, and aiding the learning process. However, participants were reminded that AI serves as a supplementary tool and should not replace the role of teachers or personal learning efforts.

Sumiro Oemar, Commercial Director of PT Artha Telekomindo, stated that the CSSR program reflects Arthatel's commitment to positively impacting society, particularly through digital literacy. "As a company operating in the ICT sector, we not only want to provide technology and connectivity but also help build public understanding so that technology can be used safely, wisely, and responsibly," he said. He expressed hope that the children would become adept at using the internet, capable of protecting their personal data, and leveraging technology to achieve their aspirations. The collaboration with Artha Graha Peduli was highlighted as crucial for extending the company's social impact, demonstrating how technology can drive tangible social change.

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As a company operating in the ICT sector, we not only want to provide technology and connectivity but also help build public understanding so that technology can be used safely, wisely, and responsibly.