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flag New Zealand faces growing pressure to update its online safety laws to better protect youth from cyberbullying, deepfakes, and non-consensual images.

flag New Zealand is under growing pressure to modernize its online safety laws amid rising concerns over youth exposure to cyberbullying, deepfakes, and non-consensual image sharing. flag While Australia’s proposed social media ban for under-16s has spurred global debate, New Zealand’s framework remains fragmented, with past reforms stalled. flag A 2025 government inquiry is examining youth online safety, with calls for a national regulator, culturally informed solutions like Māori-led reporting, and laws addressing AI-driven harms—while cautioning against blindly copying overseas models. flag Experts stress the need for a tailored, proactive approach that balances innovation with effective oversight.

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