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New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media

 Published: 12:40, 6 May 2025

New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media

New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.

Regulators the world over are wrestling with how to keep children safe online, as social media is increasingly flooded with violent and disturbing content.

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