Tag: #socialmedia

Indonesia Enforces Under-16 Ban on Major Social Media and Gaming Platforms

A new Indonesian rule is cutting millions of children off TikTok, YouTube and Roblox, raising safety hopes—and concerns over enforcement and rights.

#indonesia, #socialmedia, #childsafety, #ageverification, #tiktok

Jury Finds Instagram and YouTube Addictive for Minors, Awards $6 Million in Landmark Design-Defect Case

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligently designed Instagram and YouTube to hook minors, awarding $6 million to a woman harmed as a teen.

#socialmedia, #metaplatforms, #google, #youthmentalhealth, #section230

‘Ocean Eyes’ Returns: How Billie Eilish’s 2015 Ballad Became TikTok’s Blue-Lit Stare

Billie Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes” is surging again on TikTok, fueling a moody eye-closeup template that creators and brands use to package vulnerability.

#tiktok, #billieeilish, #socialmedia, #beauty, #music

Spain’s Sánchez proposes under-16 social media ban and legal liability for tech bosses

Spain’s prime minister wants to bar under-16s from social media, mandate age checks and probe platforms—sparking backlash from Elon Musk.

#spain, #socialmedia, #childsafety, #agedverification, #digitallaw

Spain’s Sánchez Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban, Threatens Criminal Liability for Tech Executives

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Spain will bar under-16s from social media and pursue criminal penalties for executives over harmful algorithms.

#spain, #socialmedia, #childsafety, #regulation, #algorithms

U.K. Launches Consultation on Under-16 Social Media Ban and Limits on ‘Addictive’ Features

Ministers open a nationwide review of stricter age limits, tougher age checks and curbs on infinite scroll and streaks, with options up to an under‑16 ban.

#uk, #socialmedia, #onlinesafety, #children, #ageverification