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Society 1 year ago
Indonesian parents scramble to protect children from harmful, inappropriate online content
As their children spend more time on social media, some parents are worried that their sons and daughters will be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content, believing that the government plan to restrict user age on social media will help them protect their kids online.
Society 1 year ago
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Tech giants support Indonesia’s plan to restrict children from social media
Several tech companies have expressed their commitment to working with the Indonesian government in creating a safe digital environment for children, following the plan to impose age restrictions on social media platforms to follow in the footsteps of Australia.
Society 1 year ago
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Calls for caution on social media minimum age limit plan
The government plans to impose a minimum age limit for social media users to follow in the footsteps of Australia in safeguarding minors online, a move that has been widely lauded but also comes with caution from experts who believe that poorly thought out regulations might be counterproductive.
Society 1 year ago
Ministry to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law
On Monday, Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said the government planned to issue a regulation to set a minimum age for social media users, after discussing the proposal to protect children online with President Prabowo Subianto.
Society 1 year ago
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Indonesia’s fact-checkers slam Meta’s decision to end US fact-checking program
A coalition of Indonesian fact-checking institutions has denounced Meta’s decision to scrap its fact-checking program in the United States, raising concerns that the tech company may do the same in other countries, exacerbating the spread of false information over digital platforms.
Academia 1 year ago
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Should Indonesia ban social media for children?
It is unclear what measures Indonesia plans to take in ensuring online safety for minors, which face multiple challenges including balancing freedoms and protection, considering mental and physical health risks and addressing the power asymmetry between the government and global tech giants.
Regulations 1 year ago
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
Politics 1 year ago
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New government accounts emerge amid stronger social media influence on public opinion
As the new government of President Prabowo Subianto took its first strides, both the president and members of his administration opened new Instagram accounts in a perceived attempt to showcase the government’s work to the public.
