UK’s DSIT is in the news for pushing social media restrictions for teens and AI safety measures. Launched in Feb 2023, it’s the gov’s new tech watchdog.
The UK government is implementing new guidance to make schools phone-free throughout the day, including lessons and breaks. The aim is to improve discipline and learning, with a focus on reducing social media and gaming distractions. Schools will also be encouraged to use structured internal suspensions for non-violent behaviour.
As of March 6, 2026, Indonesia has enacted a regulation banning children under 16 from having accounts on high-risk social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. The ban will be implemented gradually starting March 28, with penalties for non-compliant platforms. This makes Indonesia the first Southeast Asian country to impose such restrictions, following Australia's December 2025 ban.