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India proposes social media ban for under-18s amid parental support

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India is considering a new law to prevent individuals under 18 from opening social media accounts, a move that has garnered support from parents concerned about excessive screen time and exposure to inappropriate content. While some parents, like Digangana Mukherjee from Mysore, have already implemented personal bans on digital media for their children, legal experts suggest that a complete ban might overlook the educational benefits of online platforms. The proposed legislation aligns with a Supreme Court ruling that deems accounts created by minors as void. AI

IMPACT This policy could significantly alter how younger demographics access and interact with online content and AI-driven platforms.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a proposed government policy change with potential broad societal impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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India proposes social media ban for under-18s amid parental support

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India’s proposed social media ban for under-18s wins parents’ backing

    Digangana Mukherjee, a mother of a six-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, has banned television at her home in the Indian city of Mysore because she does not want her children to become addicted to watching content on screen. A year ago, when her son’s school started using a sm…

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