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UK Weighs Two-Hour App Cap and Nighttime Curfew to Curb Children’s Social Media Use

Peter Kyle has signalled fresh limits under the new Online Safety Act to compel platforms to curb addictive behaviours at all hours.

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

Ofcom Unveils Final Online Safety Rules to Protect Children

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

Discord Pilots Face and ID Scans for Age Verification in UK and Australia

New Jersey Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Discord Over Child Safety Failures

Meta Expands Teen Safety Features to Facebook and Messenger

Australian Report Finds Most Children Under 16 Still Accessing Social Media Despite Age Restrictions

Instagram Expands Teen Accounts with Enhanced Safety Features to India

X Introduces Parody Labels to Combat Impersonation and Misinformation

UK Proposes Prison Sentences for Tech Executives Failing to Protect Children Online

UK to Mandate Facial Recognition for Age Verification on Social Media

Elon Musk Backs Revised Kids Online Safety Act Amid First Amendment Concerns

Bluesky Expands Moderation and Tightens Rules to Combat Impersonation

TikTok Bans Beauty Filters for Users Under 18 Globally

Snap Challenges New Mexico Lawsuit Over Child Safety Allegations

Australia's Proposed Teen Social Media Ban Faces Criticism

Coalition Pushes for Social Media Ban for Under-16s by Christmas

Australia to Implement Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Elon Musk's X Alters Block Feature, Allowing Blocked Users to View Posts