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social-media-policy
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Reasonpolitics7 days ago
U.K. Proposes Rules to Promote BBC and Other Public Broadcasters on Social Media
U.K. authorities proposed rules to feature content from BBC and other public service media on social platforms. In the U.S., Project 2029 calls for identity verification and a ban on social media use by those under 16, while the Supreme Court addressed geofence warrants.
news.sky.compolitics27 days ago
Wombles Characters Set for YouTube Reboot
A new version of the Wombles will launch on YouTube with young hosts and influencers. The announcement comes shortly after government plans for a social media ban affecting users under 16.
The Guardianpolitics34 days ago
UK to Announce Under-16 Social Media Restrictions Next Week Despite Technical and Free-Speech Objections from US
The British government will proceed with planned limits on under-16s' access to social media and gaming platforms. The US embassy in London has urged against outright bans and one-size-fits-all rules.
Engadgettechnology52 days ago
Malaysia to Require Age Verification on Social Media Platforms Starting June 1
Malaysia will require social media platforms to implement age verification systems beginning June 1 to prevent users under 16 from accessing services. The rules were approved by the cabinet in November 2025.
Euronewspolitics62 days ago
EU Officials Consider Social Media Ban for Children This Summer
The European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer. Officials cited growing pressure from member states seeking stronger protections for children online. The move could precede new French legislation scheduled to take eff…