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A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay US$567 million to address harms to young users, in the second phase of a landmark trial. The ruling adds to a US$375 million penalty imposed earlier.
Tennessee's lawsuit against Meta contends the company deliberately ignored its own research showing Instagram harms teen mental health. The state seeks financial penalties and mandatory platform changes in a pivotal trial.
Vietnam is drafting regulations to restrict social media use by children under 16, requiring parental registration and monitoring. The move reflects a global trend of governments tightening online protections for minors amid safety concerns.
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.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and police to investigate a Threads account accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad. The minister has also requested MCMC to release a public statement.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains under control, with only 16 complaints logged so far. Most complaints involved network issues rather than misinformation.
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.
Japan's parliament has approved new social media regulations aimed at preventing the spread of false information about candidates during elections, following concerns about AI-generated content used in recent political contests.
The UN is urging young people to use social media responsibly while demanding that digital platforms and governments take greater responsibility for combating misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
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.