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TikTok and YouTube remove 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia as new social media restrictions begin

TikTok and YouTube remove 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia as new social media restrictions begin

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Social media platforms TikTok and YouTube have deactivated approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, marking one of the biggest enforcement actions since the country’s new social media regulations came into effect. Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Minister, Meutya Hafid, announced that TikTok, owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance, […]

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Malaysia Urged to Rethink Youth Social Media Ban as Meta Platforms Warns of Hidden Risks

Malaysia Urged to Rethink Youth Social Media Ban as Meta Platforms Warns of Hidden Risks

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As Malaysia moves closer to restricting social media access for users under 16, Meta Platforms has called for a more balanced and carefully designed approach, warning that an outright ban could create unintended consequences. The tech giant, which operates platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, cautioned that sweeping restrictions may not protect young users […]

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