Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Update: 2025-12-10
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Australia becomes the first country to ban children under sixteen from social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, due to concerns over online bullying, harmful content, and predatory algorithms. The ban, which went into effect earlier this week, is a profound reform driven by Australian parents and could expand to other platforms. Companies failing to remove underage users face hefty fines. Critics argue it may push children into darker online spaces and infringe on free expression and privacy.
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