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Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
France is joining a global movement to protect young minds from social media's impact. President Macron announced fast-tracked legislation to ban platforms like Instagram and TikTok for children under 15, with schools getting phone-free zones too.
Australia is introducing groundbreaking legislation that would let people switch off the algorithms controlling their social media feeds. The move puts tech giants on notice that users deserve more control over what they see online.
France is poised to become the first EU nation to bar children under 15 from using social media platforms. The landmark legislation aims to protect young people's mental health.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect young people from social media's mental health risks, banning platforms for kids under 16 while creating new AI safety standards. The move follows Australia's lead and could redesign how tech companies protect children worldwide.
Australia just unveiled groundbreaking legislation that lets social media users opt out of algorithmic feeds and see only content from accounts they actually follow. The "My Feed, My Way" initiative puts control back in users' hands, with platforms facing fines up to $72 million if they don't comply.
Canada just introduced legislation that would restrict social media access for children under 16, following Australia's groundbreaking move last year. The bill also creates new safety standards for AI chatbots to better protect young users online.
France is racing to become the second country in the world to ban social media for children under 15, with President Macron fast-tracking legislation to protect young minds from harmful online content. The move could spark a global wave of similar protections as countries prioritize children's mental health over tech profits.
Egypt's parliament is moving forward with legislation to protect children from digital addiction and mental health risks linked to excessive social media use. The new law follows similar protections already adopted in other countries.
Countries around the world are taking bold steps to shield children from the risks of social media. From Australia's groundbreaking ban to similar proposals across Europe and Asia, governments are prioritizing young people's mental health and safety online.
Rwanda is developing legislation to restrict social media access for children under 16, aiming to protect young minds from harmful content and digital distractions. The move comes after research showed nearly half of schoolchildren access online platforms without adequate supervision.
French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation protecting children from social media's mental health risks. The new law requires platforms to block access for users under 15 starting this fall.
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
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Portugal just became one of Europe's first nations to require parents to approve social media access for teens aged 13 to 16. The move protects young people from cyberbullying and harmful content while giving families more control over their children's digital lives.
In a bold move, Pinterest's CEO is joining a growing global movement to protect young people from social media's documented harms. His call adds momentum to legislation already passing in Australia, France, and beyond.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
A former Facebook employee turned whistleblower who spent 15 years inside the company is now helping shape European laws to protect kids online. After witnessing how features like infinite scroll were deliberately built to maximize profit over wellbeing, they're fighting for design changes that could transform social media.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
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