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UK Sets Default Nighttime Curfew and Limits on Social Media for 16–17‑Year‑Olds

Backed by a small pilot the government will take regulations to Parliament before year‑end for possible implementation in spring 2027.

Canada Introduces Bill C‑34 to Bar Under‑16s From Social Media

Sadiq Khan Backs Under-16 Social Media Ban

EU Says Meta Failed to Shield Under‑13s on Instagram and Facebook

EU Charges Meta With DSA Breach Over Under‑13s on Facebook and Instagram

Pinterest CEO Urges Global Ban on Social Media for Under‑16s

Poland Unveils Draft Plan to Ban Social Media for Under‑15s by 2027

South Korea Weighs Youth Social Media Limits After Australia’s Under‑16 Ban

Australia Enforces First National Ban on Social Media Accounts for Under‑16s

Tech Platforms Set to Deactivate Under‑16 Accounts Ahead of Australia’s Ban

TikTok Expands DMs With Voice Notes and Multi-Image Sharing

Thuringia’s Premier Calls for 16+ Social Media Age Limit and School Smartphone Ban

Australia to Implement Social Media Age Limits Amid Youth Mental Health Concerns