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Meta confronts a landmark trial in Oakland beginning August 12 as four US states accuse the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children. Prosecutors seek restrictions on youth features and up to $1.4 trillion in damages.
Indonesia's communications ministry confirms TikTok and YouTube have deactivated 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16, enforcing new regulations aimed at protecting minors from cyberbullying and addiction.
A US federal appeals court has restored Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, requiring tech companies to obtain parental permission before children access social media platforms. The decision represents a major legal setback for tech industry groups challenging similar laws nationwide.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than minors themselves.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce Monday a ban preventing under-16s from accessing major social media platforms, alongside curfews for older teens and chatbot regulations—measures exceeding Australia's approach.