Brazil's New Law Protects Kids Online

Brazils New Law Protects Kids Online: A Crackdown on Addictive, Violent, and Pornographic Content

Brazils new law, effective this week, safeguards children and teens from harmful online content. The law mandates that anyone under sixteen must link their social media accounts to a legal guardian for supervision. Platforms must eliminate features like endless scrolling and automatic video playback, and implement robust age checks beyond self-declaration. The law was expedited following an influencers viral video, which highlighted the sexualization of young people online. Brazil joins countries like Australia and Indonesia in regulating social media for minors, with tech companies responding by offering parental controls and AI-driven content blocking.

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