New Zealand has moved ahead with legislation aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, joining a growing international effort to impose stronger safeguards on young people in the digital environment. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s government has introduced a proposed law that would require social media companies to...
Governments around the world are increasingly examining the impact of social media on children and teenagers, with the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates emerging as the latest countries to consider stricter regulations aimed at limiting young people’s access to digital platforms. The move comes amid growing concerns about mental health, online exploitation, cyberbullying,...