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Keywords: Online safety
The British government is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening online safety for children, with proposals that could restrict access to certain social media platforms for users under the age of 16. The initiative reflects growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young people's......
Technology companies Meta Platforms and Google have supported several well-known U.S. children’s organizations in educational initiatives focused on responsible technology use, even as concerns grow about the impact of social media on young users. Reports indicate that these companies have provided......
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings stating that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. The assessment marks a significant escalation in ongoing regulatory action against one of the......
The United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram following concerns over the possible sharing of child sexual abuse material and the misuse of online chat services by predators. According to the regulator, evidence suggests......
Indonesia is set to implement restrictions on social media use for children under 16 starting this Saturday, targeting platforms such as Roblox and TikTok, which have been flagged as high risk for young users. The government says the measures aim to reduce cyberbullying, online addiction, and other harms......
The social media platform X has launched an internal investigation following reports that its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok generated offensive and racist content in response to user prompts. The issue has sparked renewed debate about the risks associated with generative artificial intelligence......
Governments across Europe and Asia are preparing to tighten restrictions on minors’ access to social media, drawing momentum from Australia’s landmark ban that has led to the removal of 4.7 million accounts belonging to users under 16 since December. Ireland’s Cabinet is expected to......
Malaysia announced plans to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16 starting in 2026, aligning with Australia’s pioneering restrictions that come into effect in December 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of the measure, emphasizing......
Australia is moving forward with one of the world’s most restrictive social media regulations, prompting Snapchat to introduce a mandatory age-verification system for its users in the country. The platform confirmed that, starting this week, many Australian users will be required to prove their......