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Growing list of nations move to ban social media
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 12, 2026
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
Fortune
· Jun 21, 2026
The U.K. just banned social media for kids under 16. The founder of ‘safe TikTok’ says the U.S. is next
These are global dominoes, Zigazoo's Zak Ringelstein told Fortune. The under-16 social media bans are spreading and the next place will be the U.S.
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of Americans support a ban on social media for those under the age of 16. Survey results published Wednesday show 56 percent of American respondents said they support such a ban for adolescents, 21 percent opposed it and 23 percent were unsure....
NaturalNews.com
· Jun 20, 2026
UK government to ban social media for children under 16, citing the need to protect them from online dangers
(NaturalNews) On June 15, the United Kingdom government announced that it will ban social media for children under 16, with legislation expected to be brought befor...
National Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Letters: Social media literacy would serve youth better than bans
Readers comment on banning social media for youth, cancelling Hockey Night in Canada, love/hate for Elon Musk, race-based parking, and more
Latestly.com
· Jun 26, 2026
TikTok, YouTube Deactivate 4.7 Million Child Accounts in Indonesia
Indonesia has forced TikTok and YouTube to deactivate 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and addiction. This move follows a March regulation, aligning Indonesia with global efforts in Australia and Britain to restrict minor access to digital platforms.
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Related coverage for "Growing list of nations move to ban social media ": Borneo Bulletin — Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children. Fortune — The U.K. just banned social media for kids under 16. The founder of ‘safe TikTok’ says the U.S. is next. The Hill — More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey. NaturalNews.com — UK government to ban social media for children under 16, citing the need to protect them from online dangers. National Post — Letters: Social media literacy would serve youth better than bans. Latestly.com — TikTok, YouTube Deactivate 4.7 Million Child Accounts in Indonesia