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Egypt is exploring ways to regulate children's use of social media. The Egyptian Parliament announced plans Sunday to draft legislation aimed at ending what it calls the "digital chaos" affecting children.
Congress is debating whether to impose new age restrictions on social media as concerns grow over teenage screen time and its impact on mental health. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, drew attention to the issue during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing focused on how social media affects young users.
The Lahore High Court has taken up a proposal seeking to restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, signaling rising institutional concern over minors' online exposure in Pakistan.