( February 18, 2026, 04:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: In its third meeting, the government working group on minor protection ruled out an Australian-style social media ban. They discussed alternative measures such as stricter age verification, parental control and rating systems, as well as more transparency into platforms’ risk assessment processes. Noting the increasing number of teenagers becoming distributors of inappropriate content on platforms, the group also discussed literacy education, stressing a balance between safety and the freedom of expression.Statement (in Japanese) attached....
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