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This article debates whether AI should be banned for children under 15, referencing a French law banning social media for that age group and citing MIT research showing cognitive debt from AI use.
An opinion piece arguing that mandatory age verification laws, such as Australia's social media ban for under-16s, threaten privacy by forcing users to hand over sensitive data like IDs to third parties, while the law itself is shown to be ineffective.
Gojiberry AI's LinkedIn and founder's accounts were banned as platforms like LinkedIn and Reddit crack down on automation; the founder advises caution for those building marketing automation tools.
The UK government is considering age-gating VPN usage as part of a social media ban for under-16s, with minister Liz Kendall stating details will come in July amid ongoing consultation on children's online safety.
The UK announces a ban on social media for under-16s, modeled on Australian legislation, aiming to protect children but facing enforcement challenges.
The UK government announced a ban on social media for children under 16, set to take effect in spring 2027, with age verification requirements and potential overnight curfews for minors.
The UK government announced a ban on social media for children under 16, targeting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with the aim of protecting kids from online harms. The ban is set to take effect in spring 2027 and also includes restrictions on livestreaming and stranger contact.
The UK government announced a full social media ban for under-16s, covering platforms like X, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, with additional restrictions on livestreaming and AI chatbots. The ban will be implemented in early 2027 following legislation later this year.
The UK government announced a total social media ban for children under 16, covering platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, with additional restrictions on online games and romantic chatbots. The policy, expected to take effect by spring 2027, follows Australia's lead and includes age verification measures overseen by Ofcom.