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Inside the bans & curbs on children's social media use, from Australia to UK

The logos of social media apps with a prohibition sign. The UAE announced a social media ban for children under 15 on June 18, joining a growing group of countries, including Australia, Britain and Canada, to take similar measures.

Updated 25 days ago

'Right choice': UK will ban social media for children under 16

Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, during a news conference announcing a ban on young teenagers using social media, at Downing Street in London, UK, on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Updated 30 days ago

As countries ban social media for kids, Meta makes a direct pitch to parents

The bill will mandate social media platforms to put in place age-verification systems. (Representative file photo)

Published 82 days ago

Andhra Pradesh: Bill to curb kids’ social media access on anvil

Andhra Pradesh: Bill to curb kids’ social media access on anvil

Published 95 days ago

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

Updated 111 days ago

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