New Zealand to pursue social media ban for children under 16

New Zealand is considering legislation that would ban children under 16 from using certain social media platforms. The proposed law would require high-risk platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook to verify users' ages using various methods, including facial age estimation and digital ID services. These platforms would need to take reasonable steps to ensure that their users are over 16 years old. The verification process may also utilize formal IDs and existing account information. The goal is to restrict access to these platforms for minors.