What the UK's social media ban means for children

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How it spread - 117 original reports, 41 reprints

1. Sat, 8 August 2026

   3 reports
   • moneyweek.com08:00first to report
     What the UK's social media ban means for children

     The government's social media ban for under-16s is planned to be introduced next year. Will it work?

   • South China Morning Post08:27
     ‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media

     Hong Kong should follow international peers in legislating to bar children under 16 from social media to combat cyberbullying and addiction, education experts and lawmakers have said, while stressing the need for broad social consensus. At a panel discussion on Saturday to examine proposals to restrict social media access for under-16s, educators and lawmakers argued that legislation was needed to signal the government’s stance and drive efforts to prevent the next generation from being...

   • thenextweb.com12:16
     Hong Kong educators want a social media ban for under-16s. The government says it has no plans to legislate.

     Hong Kong educators and a lawmaker urged legislation to ban under-16s from social media. 62% of residents support it. The government says it won't legislate for now.

2. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • NYT World04:01edited after publishing
     Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still Logged In

     previouslyMalaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

     Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.

   • Channel News Asia06:25
     Philippines weighs social media ban for minors as school violence, online extremism fuel alarm

     But experts warn that blanket bans could backfire, arguing that stronger platform safeguards, counselling and parental involvement may be more effective.

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Politico Europe09:16
     The backlash to social media bans has already begun

     Politicians are jumping at the chance to block teens from accessing social media apps. But experts and activists worry about both effectiveness and unintended consequences.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)12:40
     Social-Media-Verbot: Sollte der Staat Social Media für unter 16-Jährige verbieten?

     Soziale Medien können ein schrecklicher Ort sein, vor allem für Jugendliche. Aber ein Verbot löst das Problem nicht. Und es übersieht, wofür TikTok und Co. wichtig sind.

4. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • El País (Spain)03:30
     Menores en las redes sociales: alternativas a la prohibición

     La protección digital debe enfocarse en el modelo de negocio de las plataformas, que no habríamos permitido a ninguna otra industria

5. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia06:50
     Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
6. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • Politico Europe19:35
     Myth busting Australia’s teen social media restrictions

     The world is copying Australia’s teen social media restrictions. The impacts are mixed and hard-to-measure.

7. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World02:58
     Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears

     Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AI Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The authors of a report testing the technology underpinning Australia’s social media ban have conceded ChatGPT was used in editing, but denied a number of citation errors in the report were due to AI hallucinations. The...

   • ABC News (Australia)03:49
     Anthony Albanese's teen social media ban has a shark problem

     If the prime minister is right and there's no time to waste, how much more of it can we spend just waiting for the teen social media ban to work?

8. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • tportal (Croatia)08:10
     Skandal u Australiji: Zabrana društvenih mreža za mlađe od 16 temelji se na izmišljenim podacima?

     Kad je Australija krajem prošle godine donijela zakon kojim se uvodi zabrana korištenja društvenih mreža za mlađe od 16 godina, bila je prva država u svijetu koja je to napravila. Sve ostale zemlje s posebnom su pozornosti pratile kako će to funkcionirati u praksi

9. Thu, 20 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:40
     Digitale Welt: Wie sich soziale Medien regulieren lassen? Schaut auf die Tütensuppe

     Theoretisch ist es ja richtig, ein Verbot für Kinder und Jugendliche zu erlassen. Praktisch aber löst dies das größere Problem nicht: Digitale Produkte wie KI kommen ohne unabhängige Prüfung auf den Markt.

   • Le Figaro (France)17:16
     « La vraie responsabilité commence chez soi » : ces parents qui refusent les réseaux sociaux à leurs enfants, malgré l’absence de loi pour les aider

     TÉMOIGNAGES - Ils comptaient sur la nouvelle législation pour ne plus être soumis à la pression sociale et protéger leurs enfants d’Instagram, Snapchat ou encore TikTok. En attendant une nouvelle loi, ils tentent de résister.

10. Fri, 21 August 2026

    1 report
    • medianama.com07:10
      Delhi HC leaves children's social media ban to government

      Delhi HC leaves the question of banning children's social media access to the government, calling it a policy decision.

11. Mon, 24 August 2026

    17 reports
    • Channel News Asia03:55
      New Zealand to introduce Bill banning social media for children under 16

      "Social media is exposing them to harmful content, addictive technology and pressures they are not equipped to deal with, and it's affecting their family life, mental health, sleep, and education," New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said.

    • South China Morning Post05:14
      New Zealand plans social media ban for under-16s backed by big fines

      New ⁠Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party would introduce a bill in parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10 per cent of a ‌platform’s global revenue for non-compliance. The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages, including by using existing account information, facial technology and digital identity documents. “We simply cannot accept the harm being done to...

    • The Guardian World05:22
      New Zealand to consider banning children under 16 from social media

      Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that ⁠seeks to ban children ⁠under ​16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10% of a platform’s global revenue for non-compliance. The bill would ⁠require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages, including by utilising existing account...

    • Japan Times05:43
      New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16

      The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilizing existing account information and facial technology.

    • DW Top Stories05:45
      New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

      The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.

    • 24sata (Croatia)06:16
      Još jedna zemlja bi zabranila društvene mreže za mlađe od 16

      Vlada tvrdi da društvene mreže izlažu mlade štetnim sadržajima, ovisničkoj tehnologiji i pritiscima s kojima se ne znaju nositi, što se negativno odražava na njihov obiteljski život, mentalno zdravlje, kvalitetu sna i uspjeh u obrazovanju

    • thepeterboroughexaminer.com06:23
      New Zealand’s prime minister proposes banning children from using social media

      WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said

      1 reprint

      • PBS NewsHour24 Aug, 19:45their copy
    • tportal (Croatia)06:29
      Novi Zeland želi zabraniti društvene mreže mlađima od 16: Konzervativci imaju plan

      Novozelandska konzervativna koalicijska vlada u ponedjeljak će u parlamentu predstaviti prijedlog zakona kojim se djeci mlađoj od 16 godina zabranjuje korištenje društvenih mreža te predlažu kazne do 10 posto globalnog prihoda platforme za nepoštivanje zakona.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)06:37
      Novi Zeland želi zabraniti društvene mreže mlađima od 16 godina

      PLATFORME koje ne budu poštovale zakon mogle bi biti kažnjene s do 10 posto svojeg globalnog prihoda.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)07:29
      Internet: Neuseelands Regierungspartei plant Social-Media-Mindestalter
    • Times of India08:30
      After Australia, New Zealand proposes social media ban for under 16

      New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed banning children under sixteen from social media. This legislation aims to protect young people from harmful online content and addictive technologies. However, two coalition parties oppose the bill, which may require opposition support to pass. Australia enacted a similar ban in December 2025, with other nations considering such measures. New Zealand also banned mobile phones in schools for all students during the day.

    • livenews.co.nz09:15
      Joint Statement – Keeping people safe online: there is much more to do – Tāhono Trust and Amnesty
    • Euronews09:27
      New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s

      Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

    • ABC News (Australia)12:03
      New Zealand prime minister proposes Australia-style social media ban

      The proposal marks New Zealand as the latest country to mull such a law since Australia enacted its world-first under-16s social media ban in December 2025.

    • BBC News World12:17
      New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban

      The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

    • gdnonline.com15:30
      World News: New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:13
      New Zealand moves to ban social media for children under 16

      Legislation targets platforms with heavy fines as Wellington joins global push alongside Australia, UK and France

12. Tue, 25 August 2026

    2 reports
    • newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
      Kerre Woodham: A social media ban sends a strong message

      Kerre Woodham shares her thoughts on the continuing push to ban under 16s from accessing social media.

    • mediapost.com20:45edited after publishing
      Kiwi Bill To Enforce Teen Restrictions For Social Media, AI Companions

      previouslyNew Zealand Bill To Enforce Teen Restrictions For Social Media, AI Companions

      New Zealand is the latest country to introduce a bill banning younger teens from a range of social-media platforms and AI companions in response to addiction concerns.

13. Wed, 26 August 2026

    6 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:15
      Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s despite ban

      The use of apps TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among 10 to 12-year-olds and 13 to 15-year-olds is on the rise, data from parental control app Qustodio showed.

    • Politico Europe02:00
      Andy Burnham has to shape the UK’s social media ban. Australia and France could show him how.

      The U.K. can learn from Australia and France's attempts to kick kids off social media.

    • Le Figaro (France)05:05
      Australie : l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux chez les moins de 16 ans remonte après son interdiction

      Les données d’une application de contrôle parental suggèrent que l’interdiction en vigueur depuis fin 2025 est plutôt inefficace.

    • Libération (France)06:46
      En Australie, l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux remonte chez les jeunes après leur interdiction fin décembre

      Un peu plus de six mois après le vote de la loi australienne, les données communiquées ce mercredi 26 août par une application de contrôle parental montrent que les ados concernés parviennent à contourner la réglementation, et utilisent au moins autant les plateformes qu’avant.

    • Channel News Asia13:50
      Slovak government proposes banning social networks until age of 16
    • NYT World21:29
      A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally

      Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.

14. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Die Zeit (Germany)05:26
      Social-Media-Verbot: Knapp die Hälfte der Jugendlichen für Altersgrenze bei sozialen Medien

      URL changednow www.zeit.de/digital/internet/2026-08/social-media-verbot-kinder-jugendliche-techniker-krankenkasse-gxe

      Die große Mehrheit der Jugendlichen findet, dass soziale Medien ihnen eher guttun. Trotzdem spricht sich fast die Hälfte in einer Umfrage für eine Altersgrenze aus.

    • DW Top Stories07:51
      Germany news: Merz courts 'frugals' to trim EU budget

      Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting leaders from several European Union net contributor countries as Berlin pushes for a smaller bloc budget. DW has more.

15. Sun, 30 August 2026

    2 reports
    • therural.com.au01:40
      Social media opt-out mulled to stem harmful content

      How to limit misogynistic content in social media feeds and a potential ban on strangulation in pornography are...

      5 reprints

      • ulladullatimes.com.au30 Aug, 01:40their copy
      • juneesoutherncross.com.au30 Aug, 01:40their copy
      • dailyadvertiser.com.au30 Aug, 01:40their copy
      • maitlandmercury.com.au30 Aug, 01:40their copy
      • bluemountainsgazette.com.au30 Aug, 01:40their copy
    • The Guardian World01:49
      Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation

      Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government is considering allowing users to opt in or opt out of social media algorithms, and is looking at a recent UK ban on depictions of strangulation and suffocation in pornography. The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek, said social media was...

16. Mon, 31 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia04:00
      Singapore to legislate stronger safeguards, possible daily time limit for teens on social media

      Platforms that do not comply may have their minimum access age raised to 18, says Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.

    • South China Morning Post09:27
      Singapore may require social media firms to set daily time limits for teens

      Singapore plans to introduce legislation early next year requiring social media platforms to roll out stronger safeguards for teens, including possibly setting a daily time limit, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo has said. If a platform could not or did not want to introduce these stronger safeguards, Singapore intended to raise the minimum age of access to that platform to 18, Teo told journalists in an interview on Friday. The government wanted to know what...

17. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
    • komonews.com22:33
      California lawmakers pass bill to keep kids off 'addictive and harmful' social media

      California's Legislature passed a bill Monday to keep kids under 16 off social media platforms with so-called addictive features.

      2 reprints

      • fox42kptm.com1 Sept, 22:33their copy
      • katv.com1 Sept, 22:33their copy
    • Japan Times23:05
      Social-media age bans won’t make children safer — but this will

      A more effective strategy to protect young people would force tech firms to remove addictive features by holding them to product-liability standards—as with most other industries.

18. Wed, 2 September 2026

    3 reports
    • q985online.com00:01
      New Illinois Social Media Law for Kids Takes Effect in 2028

      Illinois is taking a major step toward changing how children use social media.

    • ČT24 (Czechia)13:54
      Irské děti se na sociální sítě dostanou i přes věkové kontroly

      Podle nové zprávy nedošlo v Irsku k omezení přístupu dětí k platformám sociálních médií, a to navzdory zákonným povinnostem, které vstoupily v platnost v červenci 2025 a jejichž cílem bylo tomuto jevu zabránit.

    • Channel News Asia22:00edited after publishing
      Social media bans for teens: What Talking Point learnt from Australia, Malaysia

      previouslyCan Singapore protect teens on social media without a ban? Seeking answers across borders

      Teenagers are beating the social media ban in Australia, while Malaysia’s approach has raised privacy concerns. CNA’s Talking Point sees how the restrictions are playing out while a different playbook takes shape in Singapore.

19. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report
    • DW Top Stories00:05
      UNICEF: 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/online-sexual-abuse-of-minors-on-the-rise-unicef-study-finds/a-78654173?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.

20. Sat, 5 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)23:15edited after publishing
      Social media platforms to be forced to offer algorithm opt-out

      previouslyOpt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament

      Social media companies would be required to give users a choice to turn off their algorithm through pop-up messages, under draft laws to be unveiled by the government later this week.

21. Sun, 6 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World01:32
      Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

      Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Labor’s plan to crack down on social media algorithms faces significant opposition in federal parliament, with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, warning against efforts by the government to “censor” free speech...

    • dailyadvertiser.com.au05:23
      Social algorithm opt-out locked in under legal overhaul

      URL changednow www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/9344645/algorithm-opt-out-plan-faces-major-political-hurdles/

      Potentially harmful social media content will be off limits for minors, while people will be empowered to limit...

      6 reprints

      • northweststar.com.au6 Sept, 05:23their copy
      • tenterfieldstar.com.au6 Sept, 05:23their copy
      • dungogchronicle.com.au6 Sept, 05:23their copy
      • portnews.com.au6 Sept, 05:23their copy
      • nvi.com.au6 Sept, 05:23their copy
      • areanews.com.au6 Sept, 05:23their copy
    • hardenexpress.com.au23:12
      'Dawdling': push to strengthen teen social media ban

      URL changednow www.hardenexpress.com.au/story/9344857/call-to-embed-algorithm-opt-in-for-social-cesspit/

      Communications Minister Anika Wells will try to pass stricter measures to enforce the existing under-16 social media ban,...

      4 reprints

      • juneesoutherncross.com.au6 Sept, 23:12their copy
      • naroomanewsonline.com.au6 Sept, 23:12their copy
      • irrigator.com.au6 Sept, 23:12their copy
      • greatlakesadvocate.com.au6 Sept, 23:12their copy
22. Mon, 7 September 2026

    10 reports
    • Le Figaro (France)01:54
      L'Australie veut permettre de désactiver l'algorithme sur les réseaux sociaux

      L’Australie a promulgué une loi interdisant aux moins de 16 ans de nombreux réseaux sociaux, afin de les protéger du harcèlement en ligne et de ce que le gouvernement qualifie d’«algorithmes prédateurs».

    • Al Jazeera English02:35
      Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms

      Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.

    • BBC News World03:40
      Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation

      Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.

    • South China Morning Post04:28
      Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under proposed law

      Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said on Monday. The draft law requiring a “digital duty of care” is expected to be introduced to Australia’s parliament this week. It would require firms like Meta Platforms to give users the option of turning off algorithms that tailor recommendations to their personal taste. “A lot of Australians appreciate the algorithm, both for the enjoyment...

    • thecourier.com.au06:39
      'Not that radical': expert welcomes algorithm crackdown

      URL changednow www.thecourier.com.au/story/9344857/call-to-embed-algorithm-opt-in-for-social-cesspit/

      A media expert has downplayed claims of government overreach in Labor's proposed laws to allow social media users...

      3 reprints

      • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au7 Sept, 06:39their copy
      • portstephensexaminer.com.au7 Sept, 06:39their copy
      • singletonargus.com.au7 Sept, 06:39their copy
    • southcoastregister.com.au06:47
      Labor plots crackdown with beefed-up social media laws

      Labor hopes to steer stricter measures to enforce the existing under-16s social media ban through parliament and introduce...

    • tportal (Croatia)09:13
      Australija želi vratiti kontrolu korisnicima, u fokusu algoritmi društvenih mreža

      Australska vlada ovaj bi tjedan trebala predstaviti nacrt zakona kojim bi korisnicima društvenih mreža omogućila da isključe algoritamsko preporučivanje sadržaja. Platforme poput Mete, Googlea i TikToka morale bi korisnicima ponuditi izbor o načinu prikazivanja sadržaja, a u slučaju nepridržavanja pravila mogle bi se suočiti s visokim kaznama

    • news.az15:02
      Australia moves to give users control over Big Tech algorithms

      Under the proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation, platforms would be required to regularly display pop-up messages asking users whether they want t...

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:40
      Australia to let social media users switch off Big Tech algorithms

      World-first proposed rules would require platforms to offer non-algorithmic feeds, with companies facing fines of over $100 million for breaches

    • Channel News Asia21:53
      Don't ban children from social media, Estonia tells EU
23. Tue, 8 September 2026

    15 reports
    • The Guardian World04:38
      Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms

      Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder content Australia will allow social media account holders to opt out of the powerful algorithms pushing dangerous and divisive content into users’ feeds, part of new laws designed to boost online safety. Users over 16 years of age will be given new tools to turn off algorithm-driven content, with platforms facing fines of more than A$100m for non-compliance. Continue...

    • ABC News (Australia)06:16
      Australians could get the power to switch off social media algorithms

      Labor wants to make social media platforms proactively reduce foreseeable harms while giving users control over whether algorithms shape their feeds.

    • The Guardian World06:23
      Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

      Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed Social media could become a “choose your own adventure” between the doom-scrolling status quo, or just the feed of the friends you want to see, if the government’s planned digital duty of care legislation passes, and the tech companies don’t muck around on compliance. But that’s a big if. Continue reading...

    • oberonreview.com.au07:39
      'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

      Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to...

    • DW Top Stories09:07
      Australia targets big tech with algorithm opt-out bill

      The "My Feed, My Way," legislation would require the likes of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of algorithms or risk heavy fines.

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:18
      Soziale Medien: Jetzt will Australien auch die über 16-Jährigen schützen

      Die Regierung von Anthony Albanese hat ein weiteres Gesetz auf den Weg gebracht, um Social-Media-Plattformen einzuhegen. Der Premier nennt es „sinnvoll, pragmatisch und praxisnah“.

    • netscape.com12:45
      Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
      1 reprint

      • jamaica-gleaner.com8 Sept, 20:48their copy
    • Le Monde (France)15:06
      L’Australie veut permettre aux utilisateurs de désactiver les algorithmes sur les réseaux sociaux

      Après avoir interdit les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 16 ans, le gouvernement australien compte présenter un nouveau texte imposant un « devoir de protection » aux plateformes.

    • Channel News Asia16:20
      Irish media regulator opens formal investigation into X over child access
    • Channel News Asia16:20
      Irish regulator opens formal investigation into X over child access, parental controls
    • lbc.co.uk18:07
      Australia to give social media users the option to switch off algorithms

      Platforms like Instagram and TikTok would be forced to send users a pop-up asking if they want their feed personalised by an algorithm

    • The Guardian World18:25
      UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones

      Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks end without breakthrough Apple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartphones by law in the UK after talks failed to produce a breakthrough, the government has said. The legislation commitment puts ministers on a collision course with two of the biggest players in Silicon Valley, months after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s. Continue reading...

      1 reprint

      • aol.co.uk8 Sept, 18:25their copy
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:53
      Ireland's media watchdog investigates X for age verification, parental controls

      Investigation marks 1st formal probe under Ireland’s Online Safety Code

    • abc.net.au21:10
      Coalition's free speech concerns - ABC listen

      The federal opposition is calling the government's digital duty of care bill "dangerous" and a "threat to free speech".

    • bordermail.com.au22:42
      Big questions remain over proposed digital duty of care

      URL changednow www.bordermail.com.au/story/9346581/us-shoots-across-pms-bow-on-big-tech-extortion/

      Experts are questioning the detail of Labor's sweeping social media reforms but are cautiously optimistic they will help...

      9 reprints

      • southcoastregister.com.au8 Sept, 22:42their copy
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      • mandurahmail.com.au8 Sept, 22:42their copy
      • gleninnesexaminer.com.au8 Sept, 22:42their copy
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24. Wed, 9 September 2026

    3 reports
    • abc.net.au00:00
      Breakfast Wrap: Government unveils digital duty of care laws - ABC listen

      The federal government has unveiled its proposed Digital Duty of Care, which it says builds on Australia's "world-leading" social media ban for children. The draft laws could let Australians opt in or out of algorithms used to push social media content. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

    • lankanewspapers.com06:07
      Lankan MP Calls on Parliament to Urgently Pass Under-16 Social Media Ban

      Musthapha Sounds Alarm Over Children's Online Safety Member of Parliament Faiszer Musthapha has called on Parliament to accelerate the passage of legislation…

    • petapixel.com13:29
      Australia Plans New Law to Let Users Switch Off Social Media Algorithms

      The law is called 'My Feed, My Way.'

25. Thu, 10 September 2026

    2 reports
    • redlandcitybulletin.com.au03:22
      Coalition to oppose 'ham-fisted' social media reforms

      URL changednow www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/9347767/ashamed-coalition-cops-blast-for-social-media-stance/

      The opposition will oppose a digital duty of care bill, saying the reforms amount to political censorship and...

      1 reprint

      • moreechampion.com.au10 Sept, 03:22their copy
    • eastbaytimes.com21:37edited after publishing
      California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots

      previouslyNewsom signs laws to protect kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots

      Newsom has walked a fine line on technology policy during his governorship.

26. Fri, 11 September 2026

    5 reports
    • mediapost.com01:00
      Newsom Signs Ban On 'Addictive' Social Media Features

      California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing 'addictive features' - including algorithmically recommended content and videos that play automatically - to users under 16.

    • Channel News Asia01:41
      California enacts new curbs on social media for children
    • Google News - Top Stories02:02
      California enacts new curbs on social media for children

      California enacts new curbs on social media for children CNBC California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills nytimes.com Gov. Newsom Signs Sweeping New Rules for Online Child Safety KQED California enacts laws restricting chatbots and banning teens from ‘addictive’ social media CalMatters Newsom signs online kid safety laws, including rules backed by Sam Altman Politico

    • DW Top Stories06:14
      New California social media laws target addictive features

      Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.

    • France Info (France)09:51
      Le gouverneur de Californie signe une loi pour protéger les enfants sur les réseaux sociaux

      Le texte interdit notamment aux plateformes de réseaux sociaux de proposer des fonctionnalités addictives aux utilisateurs de moins de 16 ans.

27. Sun, 13 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)01:31
      Wells willing to change digital harm proposal to win Coalition support

      Communications Minister Anika Wells responds to criticism about proposed new ministerial powers to designate what constitutes serious online harm, saying she is open to changing the bill.

    • greatlakesadvocate.com.au02:54
      Censorship fear forces Labor to mull digital law change

      Powers to define harmful content online could be given to parliament as Labor tries to garner support for...

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    • dailyadvertiser.com.au17:31
      Major parties clash on tech laws, unite against Hanson

      URL changednow www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/9349401/coalition-slams-big-brother-social-media-reform-bill/

      Parliament returns for another week against a backdrop of tension as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson becomes the...

28. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report
    • miragenews.com21:15
      Australia's Digital Bill: 3 Key Changes for Child Safety

      On September 10, the Australian Federal Police announced the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received 100,194 reports of online child

29. Sun, 20 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:04
      Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM says
    • freemalaysiatoday.com01:46
      Australian PM seeks big tech backing for internet safety, AI rules

      Anthony Albanese met with former Apple CEO Tim Cook in California, saying stronger rules would be introduced to keep Australians safe online.

30. Tue, 22 September 2026

    1 report
    • nynganobserver.com.au18:45
      'Censorship': US urges overhaul to social media laws

      URL changednow www.nynganobserver.com.au/story/9355615/pm-rejects-us-claims-of-social-media-censorship-push/

      Opt-out measure for social media users from algorithmic feeds has been criticised by the US government, saying it...

31. Fri, 25 September 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post00:30
      Legislation among options to regulate minors’ social media use: justice minister

      Introducing legislation to protect minors by regulating social media use is among the options on the table, Hong Kong’s justice minister has said, after the latest policy address unveiled plans to create a task force to review the situation. Speaking to the South China Morning Post and other media outlets on Wednesday, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok dismissed concerns that such measures could infringe on individual rights and freedoms, emphasising that the goal was to protect...

32. Mon, 28 September 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India22:27
      Government to tighten rules to block under-18 accounts on social media platforms
33. Tue, 29 September 2026

    3 reports
    • outlookindia.com11:02
      Abhijeet Dipke Questions Centre’s Move To Restrict Social Media Access For Under-18s

      Abhijeet Dipke questions the Centre’s proposed social media restrictions for under-18s, arguing child safety should not come at the cost of young users’ digital participation.

    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
      Australian government concedes no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers – but ‘credible risks’ justify ban

      Commonwealth tells high court its proposed laws to let users opt out of algorithms would ultimately have the same effect as the ban Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has conceded it implemented the “world-leading” under-16s social media ban before there was scientific consensus on the link between mental health harms and social media use, but argued the “credible risks” of issues such as...

    • reason.com20:38
      Kids are using NPR podcast comments as secret group chats

      Teenagers barred from social media are turning obscure corners of the internet into makeshift chat rooms.

34. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World05:00
      Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive

      Exclusive: Culture secretary says UK will crack down further and be ‘pioneer of tech as a force for good’ Lisa Nandy has warned technology firms that the government’s online safety crackdown is not finished, saying that banning under-16s from social media platforms is only a “staging post”. Earlier this year the government announced that teenagers under the age of 16 would be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps, while safer platforms would be subjected to restrictions. Continue...

35. Thu, 1 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World07:12
      Anika Wells named on Time100 list as one of ‘world’s most influential rising stars’ after social media ban

      Time magazine list includes Australian communications minister after her efforts to take on big tech Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The federal communications minister, Anika Wells, has been named as one of Time magazine’s “world’s most influential rising stars” in recognition of her work on Australia’s under-16 social media ban and taking on big tech companies. Australia’s world-leading restrictions on social media for children, which came into force last year,...

36. Thu, 8 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)10:30
      Kids turning to chatbots to disclose online sexual victimisation

      More children are turning to AI chatbots when they are sexually victimised online and the federal police commissioner says parents and the community need to step up their support.

37. Sun, 11 October 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World14:00
      Greens prepare for fight with Labor over social media algorithm reform, with ‘pervert glasses’ in its sights

      Minor party plans to drive a bargain in exchange for support for digital duty of care legislation Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens will push Labor to dramatically change new laws designed to rein in big tech, calling for individuals to have the right to take platforms to court and win financial compensation. As Labor prepares to introduce its planned digital duty of care laws into parliament this...

    • hepburnadvocate.com.au16:30
      Algorithm changes set to pass after Labor backdown

      URL changednow www.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/9366370/dogs-breakfast-online-safety-laws-face-last-hurdle/

      Horse-trading over social media legislation and a visit from Middle Eastern royalty are on the agenda as federal...

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    • ABC News (Australia)19:48
      Teenagers who disengage with manosphere still fed misogynistic content

      Teenagers have told the ABC that even when they go out of their way to not engage with manosphere content, they are shown misogynistic videos in their social media feeds.

38. Mon, 12 October 2026

    1 report
    • Channel News Asia10:47
      Philippine lower house approves bill restricting minors' social media access
39. Thu, 15 October 2026

    4 reports
    • The Guardian World05:22
      ‘Manosphere’ podcasts and moon-landing conspiracy theories to remain online under new laws, Wells says

      Communications minister rebuts claims that Labor’s digital duty of care laws would lead to government control of speech Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians could still “listen to manosphere podcasts” or “say the moon landing was fake” under proposed new online safety laws, Anika Wells has stressed as she rubbished claims they would lead to government censorship The communications minister also said...

    • miragenews.com06:00
      Digital Duty of Care Key to Protecting Young People

      The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is urging federal Parliament to pass the updated Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 as a

    • begadistrictnews.com.au06:01
      MP backs tweaking social media protections to pass law

      The communication minister says her discretionary powers have been scrapped to get the digital duty of care bill...

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    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:22
      Australia introduces digital safety bill allowing users to switch off social media algorithms

      Proposed law to give users greater control over feeds, impose safety obligations on tech companies and introduce fines of up to $75M

40. Fri, 16 October 2026

    2 reports
    • technologyreview.com07:56
      Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve.

      Age gates can be staggeringly counterproductive, pushing kids to darker corners of the web. Closing loopholes will only make things worse.

    • BBC News World18:11edited after publishing
      Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

      The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.