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February 17, 2026
India discussing age-based restrictions with social media firms, top minister says
The comments come after Australia in December became the first to ban users under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms.
TL;DR
- India is in talks with social media companies about age-based restrictions for users.
- This discussion is part of a broader global trend of governments considering age limits for social media access.
- Australia, Denmark, and Spain have already implemented similar bans for minors.
- The Indian government is seeking the 'right way' to enact regulations, with potential significant impact on companies like Meta and Google.
- The discussions also encompass concerns about deepfakes.
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