New Zealand is thinking of prohibiting kids under 16 from using social media.
A measure seeking the prohibition will be introduced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's party, alleging harm to a generation of youngsters. Christopher Luxon, the prime minister of New Zealand, has said that his party will present a bill in parliament that aims to prohibit children under the age of sixteen from using social media. The law proposes sanctions of up to 10% of a platform's worldwide income for non-compliance. The bill would mandate that social media companies take reasonable measures to confirm users' ages, such as using digital identity documents, facial recognition technology, and account information already in place. Luxon stated in a statement on Monday that "we simply cannot accept the harm being done to a generation of New Zealand children." "Social media is affecting their family life, mental health, sleep, and education by exposing them to harmful content, addictive technology, and pressures they are not prepared to deal with." ...