KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bar users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting next year, joining a growing list of countries tightening regulations to protect children online. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that the government is reviewing age-restriction measures used in Australia and other nations. He cited concerns […]
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Meta warns young Australians ahead of social media ban
SYDNEY: Technology giant Meta has begun alerting thousands of young Australians to download their digital histories and prepare to delete their accounts ahead of a historic social media ban. The new law, taking effect on December 10, will prohibit children under 16 from using several major platforms, including Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Read More: […]
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
UNITED NATIONS —Australia will become the first country to ban social media use for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at a UN event in New York on Wednesday. The law, effective from December, raises the age limit from 13 to 16, requiring tech firms to use artificial intelligence and behavioral data to […]