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A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and impose strict controls on youth access to Facebook and Instagram, marking a significant victory in US litigation against social media platforms over alleged harms to young users.
The European Union will classify ChatGPT and Roblox as 'very large online platforms' under its Digital Services Act, subjecting both to stricter content moderation, transparency reporting, and potential fines reaching 6% of global revenue.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a scheme providing 100,000 youths aged 18 to 30 with complimentary three-month AI software subscriptions following completion of digital modules, marking a cornerstone of Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 initiative.
The Philippines is exploring Australia's social media ban for minors as a policy response to youth violence and online radicalisation. Senior police officials plan to recommend restrictive legislation to Congress following discussions at ASEANAPOL's regional police chiefs conference.
A divided US federal appeals court has blocked Texas from enforcing a key provision requiring social media platforms to filter content promoting self-harm, suicide, and other harmful conduct, citing federal liability protections.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Malaysian media practitioners that rapid technological advancement must not come at the expense of journalistic ethics, national identity and democratic values, highlighting risks from external ideological pressures.
The UK government will require social media platforms to impose default midnight-to-6am curfews for users aged 16-17, with tech companies facing legal obligations and potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance.
A UK government-commissioned study of 309 households found teenagers experienced better sleep, concentration and wellbeing when restricting social media, though enforcement proved difficult and younger teens felt socially isolated.
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Meta's Instagram and Facebook, alleging their designs are deliberately addictive. The tech giant faces potential fines of up to €12 billion if it fails to implement required changes.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned opposition delays to legislation strengthening enforcement of the country's child social media ban, warning that extended timelines allow platforms to destroy evidence.