Social Media
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15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Turkey: New Legal Regulation Prepared
The Ministry of Family and Social Services has announced a new legal regulation proposing a 15-year age limit for social media platforms to protect children from digital risks.
Identity Verification Era on Social Media: New Regulation Against Fake Accounts
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced that an identity and phone verification system will be implemented on social media platforms to prevent anonymous and fake accounts.
Minister Göktaş Announces Social Media Regulation for Children and Warns of Decreasing Attention Spans
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced a new regulation to ensure children's digital safety while highlighting that children's attention spans have decreased by 30% over the last decade.
Digital Human Summit: Future of Social Media and AI Discussed in Antalya
Organized by the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) and the Mediterranean Advertisers Association (ARD), the summit brought together experts to evaluate the impact of digitalization on individuals, AI technologies, and the future of social media.
Spain's Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Debate in European Press
The Spanish government's initiative to ban social media for children under 16 has ignited a broad debate across Europe regarding state intervention, individual responsibility, and digital security.
15-Year Age Limit Proposed for Social Media: New Draft Regulation from the Ministry
Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services is drafting a regulation to impose a 15-year age limit on social media platforms, featuring mandatory age verification and strict penalties.
Greece Nears Final Stages of Social Media Ban for Under-15s
The Greek government is finalizing legislation to restrict social media access for children under 15, utilizing a "Kids Wallet" application for age verification.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Child Digital Addiction Lawsuit
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court to testify in a landmark case alleging that social media platforms intentionally foster digital addiction in children.
Social Media Ban for Under 15s in Turkey: Details of the New Draft Law
A new draft law prepared by Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services proposes banning social media use for children under 15 and introducing strict regulations for digital games.
US Visa Applications: 'Public' Requirement for Social Media Accounts
The US Embassy in Turkey has announced that applicants for F, M, J, H-1B, and H-4 visas must keep their social media accounts set to 'public' during the evaluation process.
France Passes Social Media and School Phone Ban for Under-15s in National Assembly
The French National Assembly has approved a bill that restricts social media access for children under 15 and implements a total ban on mobile phones in schools.
German Youth Demand Stricter Social Media Regulation and Age Limits
A new study in Germany reveals that teenagers aged 14 to 18 are calling for stricter age limits, enhanced content moderation, and greater platform accountability on social media.