Teen news boss criticises Australian social media ban
An Australian teenage news boss says landmark legislation barring under-16s from social media is a "really bad idea" that will stifle young people's creativity.
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Since Meta whistleblower Frances Haugen aired internal emails in 2021 showing the tech giant knew of social media's mental health impacts on teenagers, world leaders have agonised over how to curb the technology's addictive pull on young minds.
Australian Senate passes social media ban for young children, which will soon become a world-first law
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What Australians think of the under-16 social media ban
Some on the streets of Sydney say it's a "great idea" while others suggest responsibility for children's social media use should be with parents.
Big Tech Says Australia 'Rushed' Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16
Australia has been at loggerheads with the mostly U.S.-domiciled tech giants for years. It was the first country to make social media platforms pay media outlets royalties for sha
A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law
The Australian Senate has passed a social media ban for young children that will soon become a world-first law
Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16
Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
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 fac
Australia bans social media for children under 16
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