UAE bans social media for under 15s
The United Arab Emirates has passed a cabinet resolution banning social media access for children under 15, giving companies 12 months to remove all underage accounts. The UAE joins Australia and several other nations including European countries, Britain, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkey in implementing age restrictions on social media platforms. UAE residents have expressed support for the ban, citing concerns about social media's impact on children's creativity and reading habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.