Meta reports that over 7.5 Instagram and Facebook accounts belonging to users under the age of 16 have been shut down in Australia. However, eSafety data shows that 81.5% of underage children are still using social media.

Vietnam has proposed a draft decree to regulate the use of social media by minors. Users under the age of 16 will be prohibited from posting, commenting, or reacting to content.

The Australian government is moving forward with enforcing laws banning children under 16 from using social media, preparing to increase fines for tech companies that fail to comply to a maximum of A$99 million.

The UAE has introduced new rules to control the use of social media, prohibiting those under 15 from creating or using accounts and enforcing strict age verification measures.

Malaysia is preparing to tighten controls on social media starting June 1st, restricting accounts of users under 16 and stricter measures against harmful content, amid concerns about cybersecurity threats.

Reddit has filed a petition with the Australian High Court to overturn a law setting the minimum age for social media users at 16, citing discrimination against minors.

The EU is preparing to set up a team of experts to study measures to limit the use of social media by children under 16, following Australia's lead, which will begin implementing measures in December 2568.

Vietnam issues new rules to tighten control on Facebook-TikTok platforms, reveals that youth under 16 years old are prohibited from playing social media and online games, unless their parents register them.

World First! Australia Passes Law Banning Under-16s from Using Social Media, Expected to Be Enforced in 1 Year