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Policy & Regulation
After the Suicides: The Global Push to Regulate AI Companion Chatbots
After teen suicides linked to AI chatbots, California, Congress, and courts worldwide are racing to regulate AI companions. Here's the full legal landscape.
Policy & Regulation
Teen Social Media Bans: Which Laws Are Surviving Court Challenges in 2026
Governments around the world are drawing a legal line between adolescents and social media platforms. Australia's law banning users under 16 from major platforms took effect in late 2024 and became the most aggressive age restriction the world had seen from a democratic government.
Policy & Regulation
Age Verification Online: The Global Push to Prove You’re Old Enough for the Internet
The World Decided Children Should Not Have Unrestricted Internet Access The political consensus arrived with remarkable speed. Between 2023 and 2025, a cascade of legislation across democracies established that online platforms must verify the age of their users — or face severe consequences.
Policy & Regulation
Child Online Safety Laws: A Global Crackdown on Big Tech in 2026
The Generation That Grew Up Online Is Paying the Price The evidence has been accumulating for over a decade. Adolescent mental health has deteriorated significantly since the widespread adoption of smartphones and social media.
