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A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and introduce strict protections for young users, including age verification and usage limits. The landmark ruling could reshape how governments worldwide regulate social media platforms.
A coordinated global movement is restricting children's access to social media, with Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and over 20 other nations implementing or preparing legislation to bar minors from major platforms.
France has become the first European Union country to legislatively ban social media for children under 15, following decisive parliamentary approval. The measure takes effect from September for new accounts and January for existing ones.
Kelantan's education director has cautioned that excessive joking among students resulting in physical harm should be classified as bullying. The warning comes during a safety campaign targeting over 500 secondary school students.
YouTube has appealed a landmark verdict holding it liable for a young woman's social media addiction and mental health deterioration. The case could reshape how tech platforms face accountability across thousands of similar lawsuits.