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New Zealand Introduces Under-16 Social Media, AI Companion Ban
TL;DRNew Zealand bans under-16s from social media and AI companions.
Why it matters: Sets precedent for age-gating digital platforms; could influence global regulation and tech company policies.
New Zealand has introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from social media platforms and AI companion services. "We have protections to keep children safe in the real world and we need them in the virtual world too," said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in…
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