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New Zealand Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s with Strict Age Verification

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon backs draft legislation requiring platforms to verify user ages or face fines, mirroring Australia’s 2024 law.

Instagram Tests AI to Detect Teens Misstating Ages and Enforce Safety Settings

Meta Expands Teen Safety Features to Facebook and Messenger

Utah Enacts Landmark Law Making App Stores Verify User Ages

Character.AI Introduces Parental Insights Tool to Boost Teen Safety

Tech Giants Criticize YouTube Exemption in Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban

Instagram Expands Teen Accounts with Enhanced Safety Features to India