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The US Supreme Court has declined to block Texas's App Store Accountability Act, which mandates age verification for mobile app downloads. The decision leaves in place a lower court ruling allowing the controversial law to take effect despite constitutional challenges.
European regulators are tightening restrictions on loot boxes and game access for minors, potentially costing the gaming industry billions in annual revenue. Stricter age verification and possible outright bans could reshape how companies monetise globally.
A University of Newcastle study reveals Australia's landmark social media age restrictions for under-16s have had minimal impact so far, with over 85% of teens continuing to access platforms through various workarounds.
Social media companies could face fines of up to RM10 million if they fail to comply with age-verification requirements under Malaysia's new Online Safety Act 2025, the government has warned.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has implemented mandatory age-verification systems for social media platforms, requiring users to be at least 16 years old. The measure, part of the new Online Safety Act 2025, aims to shield children from online harms.