London Evening Standard7h
Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Technology Secretary
A ban on social media for under-16s is ... But he signalled he had been speaking to politicians from Australia where social media restrictions for under-16s have been considered.
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, ...
Diplomatic Courier10h
Australia’s new social media ban faces strong criticism
Diplomatic Courier staff writer Stephanie Gull brings you three under–the–radar stories from Southeast Asia and Oceania last month: Australia’s social media ban for minors, hope for the endangered ...
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Don’t ban my kids from social media, they wouldn’t exist without it
Social media is an evil menace poisoning our young people. Australia’s decision ... Their response to the proposed ban felt weak and disconnected. The industry body for Meta, X, Snap and TikTok ...
Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids
Last year, France passed legislation that requires children under 15 to get a parent’s permission before getting a social ...
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Australian Parliament bans social media ban for under-16s with world-first law
A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram ...
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social ...
After Australia Legislated a Teen Social Media Ban, It Has to Figure Out How to Enforce It
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Software testers hired by Australia's government to determine how to enforce the world's first national ...
How This Australian Social Media Ban Might Have Major Ripple Effects
The recent law, which will level fines against companies like Meta and X for violations, impacts anyone 16 years of age and ...
Tech Companies Chide Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban
Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49 ...