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Mexico just became one of the first countries to require social media platforms to block violent and harmful content from reaching children and teens. The new decree gives tech companies one month to implement age verification and content filtering to create safer digital spaces for young users.
After a landmark court victory that fined Meta nearly $1 billion for enabling child harm on its platforms, New Mexico's attorney general is drafting groundbreaking legislation to protect kids online. The state's legal win is becoming a blueprint for tech accountability nationwide.
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.
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.
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.