The UAE bans under-15s from using social media The United Arab Emirates is taking a major step to protect young internet users. The country has announced a new rule banning children under 15 from using social media platforms. As a result, companies that fail to remove underage accounts could face serious consequences, including being blocked….
French authorities have summoned Elon Musk as investigations into X deepen. France has called billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk for a voluntary interview in Paris as part of an ongoing probe into social media platform X. The investigation focuses on allegations that X’s algorithm may have been used to interfere in French politics. The summons, first…
The government of Denmark has announced that it will ban social media for children below 15. This move comes as a result of a recent law that has been enacted in Australia, which prevents children below 16 from using social media. Also parents are able to provide access for 13 and 14-year-olds. The prohibition takes…
Australia moves to implement a landmark ban on social media for all children under the age of 16 years, starting from December 10, 2025. It targets major platforms and is implemented to protect younger users from harm. The Ban’s Key Points It would force companies to deny access to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or X…
Russia announced that it is considering a full ban on WhatsApp. The government accused the platform of failing to curb criminal activity. Authorities are also encouraging citizens to switch to state-backed digital services. Meta Pushes Back Meta, the U.S. tech giant that owns WhatsApp, responded. It said Russia wants to block the app because it…
Australia will soon shut down social media accounts belonging to users under 16, with Meta announcing that it has already begun notifying young teenagers on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The move comes ahead of the country’s sweeping social media age ban taking effect on 10 December. Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins 10 December Meta says…
