Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
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As Prince William debates a phone for Prince George, a mum reveals why she confiscated her daughter's smartphone, leading to friends smuggling in a burner. Discover expert advice on delaying smartphones for kids.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
Meta is notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts will be deactivated by 10 December. Find out your options and how to appeal.
Shocking study reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s engage in strangulation during intimacy, with experts blaming violent online pornography. Learn the risks and solutions.
Condé Nast announces dramatic closure of Teen Vogue's digital operations amid company-wide restructuring, with Anna Wintour spearheading the strategic overhaul of their youth-focused publications.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Former Teen Vogue employees turn to crowdfunding after unexpected job losses, highlighting growing instability in digital media sector
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Conde Nast announces Teen Vogue magazine will cease print publication immediately with significant layoffs as publisher shifts focus to digital content and video production.
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
New research reveals how young people are using numerical slang like 'six' and 'seven' to navigate social situations and express emotions. Experts explain what parents need to know about this linguistic evolution.
Texas teenager and social media influencer Caden Speight faces serious charges after allegedly fabricating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid for online attention, wasting valuable police resources.
A Hamburg man faces criminal charges after allegedly filming and sharing footage of a 16-year-old's fatal fall, sparking outrage across Germany about online content regulation.
Meta announces sweeping changes to Instagram's content policies, automatically restricting teen accounts from sensitive material in major safety overhaul.
Meta announces groundbreaking PG-13 age rating system for Instagram, implementing stricter parental controls and content restrictions for younger users in major platform overhaul.
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
A mother's heartbreaking account reveals how her young son fell into the dark world of body image pressure and extreme dieting, highlighting a growing crisis among British teenagers.
AFL club Geelong takes drastic action against star player Bailey Smith, implementing a complete social media ban following controversial online activity and media appearances.
Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s faces scrutiny as controversial platform 4chan escapes restrictions, raising questions about enforcement and platform classification.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.