under-16 social media ban
Coverage of under-16 social media ban in the Nexus archive.
- The UK's New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents
The UK has introduced a new social media ban for under-16s, but the article argues this policy will cause more harm than it prevents. The piece critiques the regulation's potential negative consequences without explicitly detailing them.
- UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?
Nine in 10 UK parents support a social media ban for under-16s, but children aged 12-16 have mixed views. A government consultation is considering an under-16 age limit for high-risk platforms and restrictions on features like livestreaming.
- Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10
The UK government will proceed with cracking down on tech platforms despite US intervention against its proposed under-16 social media ban. The US embassy in London warned against the ban, which would affect American firms, but the British technology secretary stated the US stance would not deter the UK.
- Malaysia's under-16 social media ban carries fines up to $2.5 million
Malaysia has implemented a social media ban for individuals under 16 years old. The policy carries fines of up to $2.5 million for violations.
- Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn’t been kicked off any social media platforms – he’s still fighting Australia’s under-16 ban in court
Australia's under-16 social media ban, implemented in December, has led to millions of account deactivations, but 15-year-old Noah Jones has bypassed the restrictions. Noah is challenging the policy in court, claiming his online experience remains unaffected.