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California Gives Regulators Power to Fine Influencers Over Undisclosed Political Posts

The law aims to force clearer labeling of paid election content on major social platforms after creators often failed to disclose campaign payments.

New Zealand Proposes Ban on Social Media for Under‑16s

Courts and Regulator Reports Shake Global Drive to Age‑Gate Social Media

Most Countries Debate Child Social Media Bans While Few Laws Take Effect

Inspector General’s Redacted Report Finds Two Acts of Sexual Harassment by Ex-Rep. Harry Benton

New York Finalizes Age Verification Rules for Kids’ Social Media Access

France Bans Social Media for Under‑15s

France’s Parliament Approves Ban on Social Media for Under‑15s

Modi Praises Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Ban and Signals India Is Studying It

Australia Doubles Fines and Expands eSafety Powers to Enforce Under‑16 Social Media Ban

Australia Doubles Max Fine to A$99 Million to Tighten Under‑16 Social Media Ban

Australia Doubles Fines to AUD 99 Million for Platforms Letting Under‑16s Use Social Media

Study Finds Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban Has Had Little Immediate Effect

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

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

Turkey Passes Under-15 Social-Media Ban as Norway Drafts Under-16 Law

Norway Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban as Turkey’s Under-15 Measure Nears Final Approval

Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban Faces Widespread Evasion

Jay Slater’s Mother Renews TV Plea for ‘Jay’s Law’ to Curb Tragedy Trolling

Greece Sets 2027 Social Media Ban for Under‑15s, Urges EU‑Wide Standard