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Australia Social Media Ban: 5 Million Kids’ Accounts Deleted in a Month

Australia's new social media ban leads to removal of nearly 5 million under-14 accounts. Learn about the law, enforcement, and the debate it has sparked.

Malaysia to Ban Social Media for Under-16s From 2026

Malaysia will prohibit social media access for users under 16 starting in 2026 to protect youth from online harms including cyberbullying and exploitation.

Meta to Remove Australian Teen Instagram, Facebook Accounts Early

500,000 Australian teens under 16 will lose Instagram and Facebook access from December 4 as Meta implements social media ban ahead of government deadline.

Meta to Remove Under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram from December 4

500,000 Australian teens to lose Facebook and Instagram access as Meta complies with new social media ban law starting December 4, 2025.

Denmark Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 in Landmark Move

Denmark becomes second country to implement comprehensive social media ban for children under 15, with fines up to 6% of global revenue for tech giants.

Denmark Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 to Protect Youth

Denmark announces landmark social media ban for under-15s with strict age verification and potential 6% global revenue fines for tech giants failing to comply.

GUARD Act: New Bill to Protect Kids from AI Chatbot Risks

Bipartisan legislation would ban minors from AI companions, require age verification, and impose penalties for harmful chatbot interactions with children.

UK Porn Crackdown: Pornhub Loses 77% of Visitors After Age Checks

Britain's new age verification rules under the Online Safety Act have caused dramatic drops in adult site traffic and porn searches, marking a major shift in online child protection.

Character.AI Bans Minors After Teen Suicide Lawsuits

Character.AI will ban users under 18, but a mother who lost her son says the safety measure comes too late after multiple lawsuits alleged harm to children.

Character.AI Bans Teen Chatbot Conversations After Suicide Lawsuits

Character.AI will prohibit teens from open-ended chatbot chats by November 25 following lawsuits linking the platform to youth suicide and mental health issues.

OpenAI to Launch Adult-Content ChatGPT with Age Verification

OpenAI will launch ChatGPT capable of handling adult content by December 2025, requiring strict age verification while maintaining safety protections.

ChatGPT to Allow AI Erotica: What It Means for Adult Entertainment

OpenAI will permit age-verified users to create erotic content with ChatGPT, marking a major shift in AI policy and raising questions about consent and safety.