Andhra Pradesh Govt Mulls Ban On Social Media For Under-16s

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • State technology minister Nara Lokesh said that the government was studying Australia's ban to formulate a “strong legal framework” to bar children from accessing social media
  • Doubling down on Lokesh’s comments, ruling TDP’s spokesperson Deepak Reddy said that the move is necessary to protect women and children on social media
  • It is pertinent to note that Australia last year banned children under the age of 16 from using major social media platforms including Tiktok, X, Facebook and Instagram