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Turkey's parliament just passed new protections requiring age verification and parental controls on social media for children under 15. The country joins Australia, Indonesia, and others in a growing movement to shield young people from online harm.
Brazil just outlawed the addictive design features that keep children glued to screens, becoming the first country to regulate platform architecture instead of just content. The new law targets infinite scroll and autoplay as harmful to children's wellbeing.
A jury just ordered Meta to pay $375 million for failing to protect children from harm on its platforms, marking the first time a state has won such a case. The landmark verdict could reshape how tech companies handle child safety across America.
Nigeria is inviting citizens to help shape the country's first child online safety policy, including possible age restrictions for social media. The move puts Africa's largest economy alongside global efforts to protect children from cyberbullying, exploitation, and addictive app features.
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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.
Egypt's Prime Minister just convened top officials to fast-track legislation that would make social media and gaming platforms more accountable for protecting children from harmful content. The move puts Egypt alongside a growing number of countries strengthening digital safety rules for young people.
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.