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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.
France is accelerating passage of legislation banning social media access for under-15s, with final parliamentary votes scheduled for July 21. The measure reflects growing global concern over harmful effects of platforms on young people's mental health.
Australia's online regulator has flagged a sharp rise in sexual extortion targeting young men through social media, with Instagram and WhatsApp as primary vectors. The findings raise concerns for similar vulnerabilities across Southeast Asia.
Malaysian authorities have seized 718.43 kilogrammes of vape products laced with prohibited substances since 2023, resulting in 585 arrests across 400 cases. The Home Ministry warns of growing youth-targeted online distribution.
Europe is moving toward strict regulations on video-game loot boxes and age-appropriate access, with potential bans and rating restrictions that could cost the gaming industry billions and reshape how games are sold worldwide.