New Zealand's prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s
a year ago
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- New Zealand's Prime Minister proposes banning social media for children under 16 to protect them from harmful content and cyberbullying.
- Social media companies would be required to verify users' ages, facing fines up to NZ$2m for non-compliance.
- The bill aims to address concerns like cyberbullying, exposure to violent content, exploitation, and social media addiction.
- Modeled after Australia's laws, the proposal is one of the strictest social media regulations globally.
- A poll showed over two-thirds of New Zealanders support restricting social media access for under-16s.
- The bill needs coalition support to pass, with potential bipartisan backing as it's seen as a national issue.