Spain Social Media Ban: France, Italy & AI Concerns

From Australia to the United Arab Emirates

Outside the EU, Australia introduced the first global ban on access to social media for children under 16 at the end of 2025. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, X, Reddit and Twitch were involved. In the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, WhatsApp only works for messages but voice calls or video transmission are blocked.