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Australian PM Anthony Albanese has downplayed privacy concerns over a proposed social media ban for under-16s, which would use strict age verification methods like biometrics or government IDs.

Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.

MCMC now receives an average of 27 cyberbullying cases daily, up from 10 previously, prompting Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to advocate for social media licensing to enhance online safety.

Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.

Fahmi Fadzil says the figure shows a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day.

New hypothesis reveals social media's impact on human connection, possibly worsening social inequalities and mental health issues.

Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.

Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.

In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.