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Karnataka Eyes Under-16 Social Media Ban; Global Efforts & Parental Controls Explored

देश के कई राज्यों में 16 साल से कम उम्र के बच्चों पर सोशल मीडिया बैन करने पर विचार चल रहा है. (फाइल फोटो)

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News18•06-03-2026, 17:10

Karnataka Eyes Under-16 Social Media Ban; Global Efforts & Parental Controls Explored

•Karnataka's Siddaramaiah government proposes a social media ban for children under 16, echoing French President Emmanuel Macron's call for regulation.
•Global strategies include age verification (face scanning, ID linking), app store restrictions, and blocking social media access on children's SIM cards.
•Australia implemented a complete ban for under-16s in December 2025; France set an age limit of 15, and Spain aims for 16. China uses a 'Minor Mode' with content filtering and screen time limits.
•Challenges to bans include VPNs, fake IDs, and privacy concerns over mandatory age verification.
•Parents can use tools like Google Family Link (Android) and iPhone's Screen Time for app approval, screen time limits, and safe search settings.

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