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France is moving swiftly to pass legislation banning social media use for those under 15, with final parliamentary votes scheduled for July 21. The ban also restricts mobile phones in secondary schools and reflects growing global concern about youth mental health.
Australia's government is considering strengthening its groundbreaking social media ban for children after discovering the original rules, introduced last December, have largely failed to prevent minors from accessing major platforms.
A University of Newcastle study reveals Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s has had little practical effect, with over 85% of adolescents continuing access through fake accounts, shared profiles, and other circumvention methods.
The United Arab Emirates has announced a mandatory social media ban for children under 15, making it the first Arab nation to enforce such restrictions. Platforms must disable accounts or risk being blocked, joining a growing international movement.
The UK government plans to ban social media use for children under 16, targeting platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The ban will be enforced against platforms rather than individuals, with Ofcom developing age verification methods.