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If you can’t beat social media, join it. Or ban it?

If you can’t beat social media, join it. Or ban it?

Update: 2024-12-07
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Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s was cheered on by many media - including some of ours. But it's also highlighted their own dependency on big tech. Meanwhile one TV broadcaster that went all-in on TikTok has found a huge new audience. But what are the risks?

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