( August 25, 2026, 04:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New Zealand’s government introduced legislation on Monday to ban children under 16 from social media platforms and require companies such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Meta Platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages. The Online Safety Bill would require platforms used by children to assess and mitigate safety risks, bring emerging technologies including AI companion platforms into the regime, and establish an independent online safety regulator within the Department of Internal Affairs. Companies that fail to comply could face penalties of up to 10 percent of their global revenue, with no penalties proposed for children, parents or caregivers, the government said.Statement follows. ...
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