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Beyond social media bans: Building a safer digital world for children

Differentiated, age-appropriate offerings may help children navigate the online world more safely.

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Singapore wants to make social media platforms safe for children all the way up to the age of 18, says the writer who is Minister for Digital Development and Information.

Singapore wants to make social media platforms safe for children all the way up to the age of 18, says the writer who is Minister for Digital Development and Information.

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Josephine Teo

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Many countries have banned or announced plans to ban social media for children.

What is Singapore’s approach?

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