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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 on Jun 20, 2026 02:01 pm IST

'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 on Jun 15, 2026 04:35 pm IST

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 on Apr 24, 2026 10:23 am IST

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

Andhra Pradesh: Bill to curb kids’ social media access on anvil
Published on Apr 11, 2026 07:40 am IST

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters

New study claims social media platforms increase unhappiness among youngsters
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:24 pm IST