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Unlike Facebook or Instagram, YouTube allows users to access a vast array of content without needing an account, and it operates a separate platform called YouTube Kids, designed specifically for children with curated content. Under the new rules, children would still be able to watch videos on YouTube and YouTube Kids, but they wouldn’t be able to comment, upload videos, or interact as registered users.
This approach suggests the government aims to block harmful online interactions and social pressure rather than banning children from viewing content altogether. The focus is on preventing the kinds of engagement that can lead to cyberbullying, harassment, and exposure to unsuitable material.