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Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media

Hong Kong is facing calls from educators and lawmakers to ban individuals under 16 from social media platforms. Proponents argue that such legislation is necessary to protect the younger generation from irreversible addiction, cyberbullying, and harmful content. A recent survey indicated significant public support for these restrictions, with a majority of respondents and an even higher percentage of parents backing the proposed ban. AI

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Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    ‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media

    Hong Kong should follow international peers in legislating to bar children under 16 from social media to combat cyberbullying and addiction, education experts and lawmakers have said, while stressing the need for broad social consensus. At a panel discussion on Saturday to examin…