New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported34m ago
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a legislative proposal to prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The bill aims to restrict access to services such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook to address concerns regarding the impact of these platforms on younger generations.
Under the proposed regulations, social media companies would be required to implement verification measures to ensure users meet the age requirement. Platforms that fail to comply with these obligations would face significant financial penalties.
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MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana)Focuses on the technical enforcement and potential financial penalties
PBS NewsHour (US)Highlights the Prime Minister's stated rationale regarding generational harm
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