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Malaysia's enforcement of restrictions on social media access for users under 16 represents a regulatory shift demanding greater platform accountability. The MCMC seeks collaboration rather than confrontation with tech companies to combat child exploitation online.
TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits filed by teenagers alleging the platform was designed to be addictive and damaged their mental health. The settlements come before a scheduled October trial in California, where thousands of similar cases remain pending.
EU regulators have determined that TikTok breaches digital safety standards for minors through public profiles and algorithmic recommendations. The platform faces potential fines of up to 6% of annual turnover if found in violation of the Digital Services Act.
Australia is moving to strengthen its pioneering social media ban for children after evidence shows the original legislation is failing to keep young users off platforms. The government is considering enhanced enforcement powers and digital duty of care laws.
The European Commission is moving forward with an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram, preparing findings that accuse the company of deliberately engineering addictive features for young users.