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The French ban would require platforms to block access to young teenagers through age-verification mechanisms compliant with European ‌Union law. (Image: Reuters)

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

July 14, 2026 9:17 am

A special panel set up to study child safety online delivered its report to the EU chief on Monday.

Delhi High Court's ruling on Telegram marks a tectonic shift in digital law

July 11, 2026 4:26 pm

It moves from reactive content takedowns to proactive architectural compliance

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

June 28, 2026 10:04 am

Australia's six-month-old ban is being closely watched by many nations seeking to emulate it due to ⁠concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental and physical health.

Researchers found many teenagers continued accessing social media by bypassing age verification systems. (Image: Reuters)

Australia considers tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens

June 26, 2026 9:41 am

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will strengthen the under-16 social media ban as new research suggests most teenagers continue using online platforms.

What is Mivo, a new app looking to curb doomscrolling through no-shame approach?

June 22, 2026 12:49 pm

The launch of Mivo comes as a growing number of companies and app developers are attempting to cater to users looking to tackle smartphone or social media addiction.

UK student with 9 hours of screen time reacts to Keir Starmer’s social media ban: ‘Stare at a wall’

June 16, 2026 5:21 pm

Under the proposed rules, children under 16 will be barred from accessing major social media platforms in the UK, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X.

Starmer called the social media ban a “big moment for the country”.

UK PM Starmer draws the line: social media banned for children under 16

June 15, 2026 3:51 pm

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media apps and AI chatbots for children under 16, early next year.

Why the UK is moving to ban children under-16 from social media

June 13, 2026 1:28 pm

The plan focuses on blocking access to social media platforms seen as risky for children under 16.

Apple previews Child Accounts at WWDC 2026: What parents can block, approve, and monitor

June 10, 2026 9:29 am

Apple’s new Child Accounts look to give parents more control over their children’s digital lives at a time when Big Tech faces scrutiny about privacy and child safety on their services.