News & Reviews:   teenagers

The latest World Happiness Report 2026 has raised fresh concerns about the impact of social media on young people, suggesting that heavy usage is linked to declining happiness among teenagers. The report, published by researchers including the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, highlights a growing drop in life satisfaction among youth, particularly in developed countries.

Recently, Meta announced that the AI character feature is no longer accessible to teens and minors. The restrictions are only temporary while Meta develops a new version of the AI character that is safer for minors to use. So, what should you know about it?

 As we reported before, the Malaysian government is reviewing a proposal to require electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity verification for all social media users. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the move aims to strengthen online safety and accountability as part of Malaysia’s broader digital governance framework.

Malaysia is moving closer to enforcing stricter rules for social media platforms, requiring them to implement age verification and identity checks for all users. The move, announced by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, aims to protect children online and curb the growing threat of digital scams and harmful content.

Meta is enforcing its largest-ever safety policy update on Instagram, setting a new PG-13 content baseline for users under 18. This move aims to shield teens from exposure to explicit material, aligning Instagram’s content moderation with movie-style age ratings.