YouTube, TikTok engaging with Indonesia government on child social media blockTikTok and video platform YouTube are in discussions with Indonesia's government about its plan to block social media access for children u...
09 Mar, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
After Australia’s under-16 social media ban, Here’s the growing list of countries considering similar movesAustralia has banned children under 16 from major social media platforms, a move prompting similar legislative actions across Europe and So...
07 Mar, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Meta cautions bans may push teens to less safe, unregulated sites after Karnataka's under-16 social media curbsAs Karnataka announced a social media ban for children below 16 years, Meta on Friday cautioned that governments considering such restricti...
06 Mar, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16Indonesia is set to block social media for children under 16. This move aims to protect minors from online dangers like addiction and cyber...
06 Mar, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Australia asks for meeting with Roblox after grooming, content complaintsAustralia has called a meeting with Roblox over reports of child grooming and graphic content on the gaming platform. Communications Minist...
10 Feb, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Reddit takes legal action against Australia’s social media ban for users under 16; US-based firm claims barring U-16 teens would impede political discourse in the countryReddit has filed a lawsuit against Australia's new rule banning under-16s from social media. The company argues the law infringes on politi...
12 Dec, 2025, 11.56 AM IST
Alternative apps gain momentum in Australia after social media ban on teens begins - Check which apps are working and which are bannedAustralia's new social media rules for teens are pushing young users to other apps. Platforms like Lemon8, Yope, and Coverstar are seeing a...
10 Dec, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
Australia's big social (media) experimentAustralia has begun a significant social media ban for those under sixteen. This law aims to shield young people from online harm and anxie...
10 Dec, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in AustraliaTech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's w...
04 Dec, 2025, 07.19 AM IST
WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media banTech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox could be among more than a dozen site...
24 Sep, 2025, 09.16 AM IST
Australia says social media ban will not age test all usersAustralia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, but current legislation offers almost no details on how the ban wil...
16 Sep, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
Robolox is banned in these countries? Here’s all about global bans, US lawsuits, shutdown rumors, safety issuesRobolox is banned in these countries, which include Turkey, Oman, Qatar, and China, due to child safety concerns. Shutdown rumors and lawsu...
22 Aug, 2025, 07.15 PM IST
Roblox Shutdown Rumors Explained: Is company closing down on September 1, 2025? Here’s complete truth, Roblox Corporation official statementRoblox shutdown rumors have spread online, claiming the platform would close on September 1, 2025. Roblox Corporation has denied the hoax, ...
22 Aug, 2025, 07.07 PM IST
Robolox Shutdown Rumors Again: Has it happened before or for the first time?Robolox Shutdown Rumors Again have sparked confusion among players. Many users claimed the platform will close permanently on September 1, ...
22 Aug, 2025, 05.33 AM IST
Roblox Getting Shut Down rumours: What legal hurdles is the gaming giant facing?Roblox, a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, has evolved far beyond being just a game. It functions as a vast platform where millions of crea...
21 Aug, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
Amazon, Microsoft and OnlyFans founder among potential buyers for TikTok as US ban loomsAs a potential US ban looms on April 5, major companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and OnlyFans founder Tima Stokely’s startup Zoop are among ...
03 Apr, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
Turkey Instagram ban 'violates' free speech: Human Rights WatchTurkey on Friday marked a week since the authorities blocked access to Instagram, with Human Rights Watch (HRW) saying the suspension viola...
09 Aug, 2024, 07.10 PM IST