banning

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The Australian government has been at the forefront of global efforts to rein in big tech, including with world-first laws imposed last year banning under-16s from accessing social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A spokesperson said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Apparently buses have been trapped before at the same spot, so maybe a sign needs to go up banning buses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Thirty-one states are currently considering banning surveillance pricing, with bills in New Jersey, New York and Colorado gaining significant traction in their legislatures.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Washington, he wrote, is the only state to have passed a law banning drivers from texting while driving, while a handful of states had banned such behavior with drivers with learner’s permits.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel