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  "title": "Turkey’s social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/turkeys-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-takes-effect-nov-1",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/10/turkey-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-takes-effect-nov-1"
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  "account": "Turkey has officially implemented a ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 15, set to take effect on November 1. This decision, published in the official state journal following its adoption by parliament in April, mandates that social media providers must implement technical and administrative measures, including age verification, to safeguard young users. The legislation prohibits any service that could create an addictive effect in children. Countries like Australia, Britain, and France are also introducing similar restrictions to protect children from potential digital risks such as screen addiction, inadequate sleep, bullying, and eating disorders. However, rights groups have expressed concerns over potential infringements on freedom of expression in Turkey, particularly targeting LGBTQ communities, the media, and the political opposition. In recent weeks, numerous social media accounts have been blocked in the country.",
  "summary": "Turkey has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms.",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Turkey bans social media for children under 15 from November 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/turkey-bans-social-media-for-children-under-15-from-november-1",
        "published": "2026-10-10T10:17:12.000Z"
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        "title": "Turkey bans social media for under-15s from November 1",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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