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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.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
Twenty-three bereaved parents are urging UK lawmakers to back protections for children under 16 on social media. Their powerful message: families can't fight billion-dollar tech companies alone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UK government is studying ways to keep children safer online, including looking at Australia's groundbreaking social media age restrictions. Ministers want to learn what works best before making changes that could help millions of families.
France just became the second country to prioritize digital childhood, passing a groundbreaking bill to ban social media for children under 15. The move aims to give young people space to grow without algorithmic pressure on their mental health.
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.
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.
French lawmakers just passed a historic bill to ban social media for children under 15, joining Australia in putting children's wellbeing before screen time. The move comes after health experts warned about cyberbullying, sleep loss, and mental health risks facing young users.
Rwanda is taking bold steps to protect children online by restricting social media access for users under 16. The move positions the East African nation as a leader in digital child safety.
Indonesia just became Southeast Asia's first country to require kids under 16 to step away from major social media platforms, giving families a chance to reclaim childhood. The bold move affects 70 million children and follows Australia's groundbreaking path toward digital safety.
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.
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.
Malaysia just became one of the first countries to enforce a nationwide ban protecting millions of children from social media until age 16. The bold move joins a growing global effort to shield young people from online harm.
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.
The UK just announced the world's most comprehensive plan to protect kids online, banning social media for everyone under 16 and adding safeguards that put children's wellbeing first. The groundbreaking rules take effect in spring 2027 after 116,000 people weighed in.
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.
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