Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
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Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, starting March 28th, according to a government regulation signed by the communication and digital affairs minister. The ban will apply to platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. The government cites concerns about children's exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud, and addiction as the reasons for the ban. The ministry conducted an inspection of Meta Platforms' Jakarta office over concerns about harmful content. While some residents and parents welcome the restrictions, others suggest the government should also block other harmful websites like pornography and online gambling sites.
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