Indonesia Says YouTube, Roblox Yet to Comply with Age Limits
The government warned that YouTube and Roblox have a three-month deadline to submit self-assessment reports on their risk profiles.
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Indonesia’s ‘UFO’ Sighting Explained as Chinese Rocket Trail
A glowing object seen across Indonesia sparked UFO speculation before BRIN confirmed it was the trail of China’s Jielong-3 rocket launch.
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Indonesia Launches Investigation into ‘Avoidable’ Steam Age Rating Chaos
Indonesia says that the age rating chaos hitting Steam games was something that could be avoided.
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Government Rejects Blame as Steam Mislabels Adult Games for Children
Indonesia says that the inaccurate age ratings on the game platform Steam have not undergone official verification.
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Mysterious Object Over Lampung Likely Chinese Rocket Debris, Astronomer Says
A fiery object over Lampung was likely rocket debris, not a meteor, easing public fears after viral sightings.
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Take Me to Your Leader — Or Not: Trump Orders UFO Files Open
As Trump orders UFO data released, scientists and experts debate what extraterrestrial life might think of humanity and its conflicts.
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Indonesia Issues Second Notice to Google, Meta Over Child Safety Rules
Indonesia issues a second notice to Google and Meta, warning of sanctions over delayed compliance with child protection rules.
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Algorithms, Not Just Age Limits, Drive Online Risks for Children
Age limits alone cannot protect children online, expert says, urging stronger collaboration and oversight of digital platforms.
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Indonesia Collects $2.8 Billion in Digital Taxes Since 2020
Indonesia collects Rp 48 trillion in digital taxes since 2020, led by e-commerce, fintech, and crypto contributions.
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Indonesia Summons Meta, Google Over Non-Compliance With Child Protection Rules
Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with new child protection rules, requiring safer access for underage users online.
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Ignasius Jonan Steps Down as President Commissioner of Anabatic
Former energy minister Ignasius Jonan resigns from Anabatic after helping drive governance and financial improvements.
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Indonesia Praises X, Bigo Live for Enforcing Child Age Limits on Social Media
Indonesia praises X and Bigo Live for enforcing age limits, warning other platforms to comply with strict child protection rules.
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Few Platforms Meet Indonesia’s New Child Safety Law as Enforcement Begins
Indonesia says only X and Bigo Live fully comply with new child protection rules as enforcement begins, with major platforms still lagging.
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Indonesia to Lift Restrictions on Wikipedia After Compliance Review
Indonesia says access to Wikimedia services will be restored once the platform completes verification of its registration.
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Social Media Crackdown Faces Calls for Algorithm Oversight
Algorithm regulation is just as important as age restrictions because many social media platforms are designed to maximize user engagement.
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Online Scam Cases Surge Ahead of Eid 2026, OJK Says
Indonesia recorded 13,130 online scam reports ahead of Eid 2026, with Rp167 billion returned to victims as fraud cases surge during Ramadan.
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Apple’s 'Big Week' Targets Budget Buyers with $599 Devices
This updated version of iPhone targeting budget-conscious shoppers will include the same A19 chip as the one powering the base iPhone 17.
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Trump Orders US Agencies to Stop Using Anthropic AI
Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic AI after a dispute over military access and safety rules.
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Fintech Company Block Lays Off 40% of its Staff, Citing Gains from AI
"For years, we have debated whether AI would dent jobs at the margin. Now we have a public case study," an analyst said.
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Indonesia Rejects Claim It Will Hand Over Data of 280 Million Citizens to US
Cross-border data transfers occur when Indonesian citizens voluntarily use US-based digital platforms, such as social media services.
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