India’s Andhra Pradesh state is exploring the possibility of banning children under 16 from using social media, similar to Australia’s recent legislation, according to a government official.

Nara Lokesh, the state’s minister for technology and human resources, said that a strong legal framework may be necessary to restrict social media access for minors.

Experts note that enforcing such a ban could be challenging due to the internet’s infrastructure and methods to bypass restrictions.

India has introduced parental controls for minors but has not yet proposed broader restrictions.

🔗 Source: Bloomberg