Neuseeland will ein Mindestalter von 16 Jahren für soziale Medien einführen. Bei Verstößen sollen Digitalkonzerne hohe Strafen zahlen. Ob das Gesetz kommt, ist offen.

WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government moved ahead with plans to ban children under 16 from using social media, with legislation set to be introduced to parliament on Monday.

"Social media is exposing them to harmful content, addictive technology and pressures they are not equipped to deal with, and it's affecting their family life, mental health,…