New Zealand proposes under-16 social media and AI companion ban; Malaysian expert urges rules
The New Zealand government has introduced a bill to ban social media use and AI companions for under-16s. A Malaysian expert says AI is becoming a childhood companion, so the country must set the rules.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- With regulatory debates under way, it is worth knowing which AI companion apps children use.
Sources
- New Zealand PM introduces under-16 social media and AI companion banjurist.org · Aug 25, 2026
- AI is becoming a childhood companion, but Malaysia must set the rules: Expert | Scoopscoop.my · Aug 24, 2026
- AI is becoming a childhood companion, but Malaysia must set the rules: Expert - Newswavnewswav.com · Aug 24, 2026
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