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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
July 10, 2026Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial - Reuters
Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial Reuters
July 7, 2026When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
June 15, 2026Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Reuters
June 8, 2026Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
March 31, 2026Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
Meta must change Facebook's and Instagram's "addictive" design or face a heavy fine, the EU has warned. In its preliminary findings, the European Commission said features such as infinite scroll, aut
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When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
A social media ban for under-16s has been announced by the UK government. It will be introduced in early 2027. The government is also considering an overnight curfew and measures to stop infinite scr
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer
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Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches
SYDNEY - Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media ban, accusing the big tech companies on Tuesday of "failing to obey" the w
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led by the UK government, will see 300 teens have their social apps d