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Turkey’s parliament passes social media ban for under-15s, one week after a school shooting
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Turkey’s parliament approved legislation that obliges social-media platforms and online-gaming services to block access for users younger than 15 years old. The measure was introduced in the wake of a recent school shooting, aiming to protect minors from exposure to potentially harmful content.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Turkey's parliament passes a bill requiring social media and online game companies to restrict access for children under 15, following a school shooting (Andrew Wilks/Associated Press)
- Engadget·Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15
- The Next Web·Turkey’s parliament passes social media ban for under-15s, one week after a school shooting
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