Global crackdown on social media for kids

Worldwide, restrictions and controls on children's use of social media are expanding, with laws and complete bans on usage hours, along with fines, aimed at protecting children from psychological harm and addiction. In the United States, mounting pressure has pushed companies like Meta to settle agreements exceeding $18 billion, which include changes to Facebook and Instagram platforms. These changes will impose usage limits (a maximum of two hours daily), activate study mode, hide like counts, and improve age verification procedures. Additionally, companies will be able to stop algorithmic recommendations and implement stronger age detection technologies for minor users. Globally, countries such as Australia, Turkey, Malaysia, France, and the UK are imposing varying restrictions on children's use of social media platforms, despite difficulties in enforcement and some children finding ways to circumvent these restrictions. These measures aim to reduce the negative impact of social media on children's mental health, although their implementation faces challenges in compliance and effectiveness.

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