Trkiye: Trkiye is getting ready to introduce new regulations to protect children on social media platforms, the country's family and social services minister said Sunday. On the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas stated that the government is close to putting the measures into effect, citing growing concerns about the impact of constant digital stimulation on children.

According to Anadolu Agency, Goktas warned that people's attention spans have dropped to about eight seconds, a trend she noted harms children more than adults. She highlighted that children's attention spans have declined by at least 30% over the past decade, affecting their concentration, friendships, and academic performance. These changes have also complicated teaching, with similar social media rules for children being debated or introduced in countries around the world.

Goktas emphasized that Trkiye is working to create a safer internet environment for children and urged parents and teachers to support the effort. "Together, we can make a safe internet possible for our children," she added.