TechnologyTougher legal requirements on table amid global pressure on platforms to protect minorsSocial media addiction, especially among minors, is a growing global concern. © ReutersHATSUKI SATOApril 21, 2026 23:58 JSTTOKYO -- Japan is considering requiring social media companies to turn on age-based content filtering by default and creating a system to assess the risks of each platform, in an effort to fight addiction among minors.