According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 66% of Americans support age-verification laws that would restrict children under 16 from using social media. This support spans both Republican and Democratic parties, and 85% of Americans believe social media can harm children's mental health.
Currently, major tech companies including Meta and YouTube face regulatory scrutiny over how they treat young users. State governments are also working to impose stricter regulations, and a court recently ordered Meta to pay $567 million for harm to children's mental health.
America's efforts align with international initiatives to protect children. Countries including Australia, France, Britain, Malaysia, and Spain are preparing legislation to either restrict social media use for those under 16 or implement age-verification requirements.
Ref: Nation Thailand
