Canberra, March 31 – The Australian government said on Tuesday that it is investigating five social media platforms for failing to comply with the country's world-first ban on social media for children under 16.In its first report on the social media minimum age requirement, the federal...
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March 28, New Delhi – Indonesia has begun enforcing a ban on social media use for children under 16, amid growing concerns over online safety.Authorities have stated that platforms must comply with the new rules, which aim to curb risks such as cyberbullying and internet addiction, and address...
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Washington, March 20 The White House on Friday released a framework for artificial intelligence that aims to empower parents to manage their children's digital environment and advocates for federal leadership, contending that a patchwork of conflicting state laws would undermine innovation.The...
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New Delhi, March 6 As Karnataka announced a ban on social media for children under 16 years, Meta cautioned on Friday that governments considering such restrictions should be careful not to push teenagers towards less safe, unregulated sites or experiences that lack key protections.In a...
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Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children under 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said they are actively debating whether to extend this...
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Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that the state government will ban the use of social media for children under the age of 13, and a decision on whether to restrict children aged 13-16 from using social media will be taken after reaching a...
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Bengaluru, March 6 – In a major move, the Congress-led Karnataka government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement on Friday while presenting the budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the...
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New Delhi, February 27 – There is a debate surrounding reports that some Indian states are considering banning social media for children under 16 years of age, given its effects on young minds.In Australia, a law has been created to protect young people from features that encourage excessive...
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Mumbai, February 21 – Actor Kunal Kapoor has voiced support for India considering restrictions on children under 16 accessing social media, stating that the move is “pro-future” rather than “anti-technology”.Kunal posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he shared a news article about how...
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New Delhi, February 19 In the face of increasing geopolitical tensions, there is a growing sense of urgency to direct all digital tools towards an inclusive approach, and India and France will jointly work to build a framework for artificial intelligence by combining innovation with...
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London, February 16 The UK on Monday unveiled stricter online safety rules to protect children from the harmful effects of AI chatbots and social media.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that no online technology company will receive a free pass, as the government takes action to keep...
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Panaji, February 16 Goa Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday that his government is examining the possibility of restricting social media use for children under 16 in the coastal state, citing growing concerns about digital addiction, cyberbullying, and online safety...
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Amaravati, February 10 The TDP, a key ally in the NDA government at the Centre, has urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to consider establishing a dedicated committee or expert group to study the regulation of social media based on age and recommend a comprehensive national...
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New Delhi, February 10 Experts on Tuesday highlighted the need for coordinated efforts among the government, schools, and tech companies to ensure children's online safety, as they pointed to a lack of data, inadequate training for teachers on digital media, and poor digital literacy among...
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