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US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.
September 23, 2026EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban - reuters.com
EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban reuters.com
September 17, 2026EU chief turns up heat on social media's 'addictive' design - Reuters
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May 12, 2026EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules - Reuters
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May 7, 2026Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
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US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
"Good to have choice": Australians on opting-out of social media algorithms The US has criticised Australia's proposal to give users the ability to opt out of social media algorithms, saying it amoun
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EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The tentative agreement needs to be formally endorsed by EU governments and the European Parliament in the coming months. PHOTO: REUTERS Pu
Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s
From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated. Science and technology reporter Friday 6 March
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
Indonesia says it will ban social media and other popular online platforms for children under 16, becoming the latest country to introduce restrictions aimed at protecting young people from online abu