土耳其拟立法禁止15岁以下人群使用社交媒体

Group 1 - The Turkish government is drafting a bill to prohibit social media platforms from providing services to users under the age of 15, aiming to submit it to the parliamentary committee by the end of January [1] - The bill requires social media platforms to implement effective filtering mechanisms to prevent minors from accessing harmful content, shifting more responsibility onto the platforms rather than solely on families [1] - The legislation has been in preparation for about a year and a half, with extensive consultations conducted, as the government seeks to address the commercial targeting of children by digital platforms [2] Group 2 - There is increasing evidence linking social media use to issues such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders in children, with some criminal networks using these platforms to contact minors and lure them into illegal activities [2] - The legislation aims to create a systematic protection mechanism to ensure that while children benefit from digital technology, their psychological and emotional health is not severely at risk [2] - Other countries, including Australia, Denmark, Malaysia, and New Zealand, are also considering similar bans on social media access for younger age groups, with Australia set to enforce a ban for those under 16 starting December 10, 2025 [2]