Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Update: 2025-12-10
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Australia introduces age restrictions for social media, aiming to take back control from tech companies and improve young peoples lives. The ban, which affects platforms like YouTube and TikTok, is expected to gradually reduce teens reliance on social media within three years. However, a full cultural shift may take generations, as psychologist Rachael Sharman compares it to changing attitudes around smoking bans. Platforms must verify users ages using AI and other methods, with fines of up to $49.5 million for non-compliance. Despite some teens finding workarounds, the ban has sparked important conversations between parents and children about social medias impact.
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