Australia bans social media for children under 16, sets global precedent

Australia has made history by becoming the first country to implement a nationwide ban that prevents children under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining accounts on popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, and Kick. The landmark law, is designed to protect young Australians from the growing dangers of online harm, including cyberbullying, harmful content, and the addictive nature of social media algorithms.

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