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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.
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."
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
Young people across Europe are pushing back against blanket social media bans for under-16s, offering lawmakers smarter solutions instead. They're calling for stronger platform regulation, better enforcement of existing laws, and real digital literacy education in schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia just launched strict new rules requiring social media companies to verify ages and block children under 16 from creating accounts. The move aims to protect young people from harmful online content while still keeping technology accessible.
Malaysia just became the latest country to put children's safety first online, requiring age verification and barring anyone under 16 from creating new social media accounts. The new rules also force platforms to redesign their algorithms to reduce harmful content exposure.
New research identifies exact design features that make social media addictive to young brains and offers concrete solutions companies could implement today. Recent court verdicts against Meta and Google confirm what scientists have been saying: platforms were built to hook developing minds.
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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.
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.
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.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
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.
Indonesia is introducing thoughtful age restrictions for social media that protect children without banning them entirely. The country joins a global movement to make digital spaces safer for young people.
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