New Zealand's prime minister on May 6, 2025 proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to protect them from the perils of big tech platforms. The proposed ban was modelled on that of Australia, which sits at the forefront of global efforts to regulate social media. — AFP
SYDNEY: New Zealand's prime minister on May 6 proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.
Regulators the world over are wrestling with how to keep children safe online, as social media is increasingly flooded with violent and disturbing content.
