India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s

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Indian state Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, plans to ban children under 16 from using social media, joining a growing global movement that aims to curb young people’s access to online platforms despite questions over enforcement and effectiveness. Governments across the world have been moving to restrict children’s access to social media following years of concerns over how platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram affect young users and vulnerable people. Digital rights advocates have raised concerns about blanket restrictions on children’s access to social media.

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