Malaysia may ban users under 16 from social media starting next year https://t.co/7rMooh0ze1 ...

Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted https://t.co/xvnyN7ipqu ...

Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban https://t.co/m3KJXPxX7l ...

Meta warned of significant difficulties identifying and removing underage users as it prepares to comply with Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s next month. https://t.co/cX3KGLCLa8 ...

澳大利亚互联网监管机构扩大针对青少年的社交媒体禁令的范围 ，将Reddit和视频直播平台Kick也纳入禁止访问列表，并表示如果有更多网站的主要作用是促进在线社交互动，则可能会将其列入禁令范围。自12月10日起，未能采取合理措施屏蔽澳大利亚16岁以下用户的社交媒体平台将被处以最高4950万澳元。 https://t.co/9C1HPjEIcZ外汇交易员 (@myfxtrader):澳大利亚通过了世界上首个针对16岁以下青少年的社交媒体禁令。 ...

Australia broadened its social media ban for under-16s to include some second-tier platforms including Reddit, a little more than a month before the world-first legislation takes effect https://t.co/7G6fB9RxMr ...

Australian influencer family move to UK to avoid social media ban https://t.co/M9641l0Bvw ...

Regulatory Landscape - Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s may allow platforms like Facebook and TikTok more flexibility in age verification processes [1]

Political Unrest & Government Response - Nepal's capital Kathmandu experienced deadly protests led by Gen Z, resulting in at least 22 deaths and the Prime Minister's resignation [1] - The unrest was initially triggered by a social media ban, which the government later reversed in an attempt to quell the violence [1] - An indefinite curfew remains in Kathmandu, with instances of defiance including the storming and burning of the parliament building [2] - The Nepalese government stated the social media ban was due to companies like Meta, Google, and X failing to adhere to local laws regarding safety and accountability [4] - Experts suggest the social media ban could lead to censorship [4] Protesters' Grievances - The Gen Z protesters' frustration extends beyond the social media ban, encompassing issues such as government corruption and economic mismanagement leading to a lack of jobs [2][3] - Protesters are targeting the "Nepo kids" – children of politicians and the powerful – for flaunting their wealth and advantages on social media [3] - Protesters express a desire to end corruption and change the country's leadership [3] Potential Future Implications - No political leadership appears to be in firm control, with the army calling for political dialogue with the protesters [4] - Gen Z protesters may now have a greater influence over their future, although their specific demands are yet to be defined [5]

Regulatory Landscape - Australia's social media ban for children under 16 will now include YouTube [1] - Officials reversed their initial decision to exclude the Google-owned video site from the legislation [1]