New Social Media Rules: Age-Based Access for Minors on Government's Radar

• Central government plans age-based social media access for children, moving away from a complete ban.
• Discussions involve government, industry, and experts on parental controls, screen time limits, and platform accountability.
• Age limit options under consideration include under 13 and 16 years or older, with current safeguards deemed insufficient.
• Challenges include age verification, shared device usage in rural areas, and potential privacy concerns.
• The goal is to balance child safety from harmful content with digital access, with a final decision pending stakeholder input.