00:00The digital wild west is over in Brazil.
00:03The government has just officially restricted social media access for millions of children under 16.
00:09Under the new law, every child under 16 must have their account digitally linked to a verified parent or guardian.
00:16No. Link. No login. It's a total shutdown for unmonitored accounts.
00:21Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X now face massive fines if they don't use biometrics to verify age.
00:29Brazil is the first major nation to enforce this at a federal level.
00:33The move comes after a surge in cyber-bleeing and mental health concerns.
00:38Authorities say it's about safety, but critics are calling it a digital iron curtain for the youth.
00:44Is Brazil leading the way or overstepping the line?
00:47Should your country pass the same law?
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