Where's the harm? Experts, tech giants react to Australia's social media ban for under 16s
In a world-first, Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Under the new law, tech companies must take ...
Psychologist urges parents to ‘educate themselves’ before social media ban takes effect
Child and educational psychologist Andrew Greenfield is urging parents to “educate themselves” before speaking to their ...
Aus 'rushed' social media ban for under 16: Big Tech
Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying .
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Australia Social Media Ban For Under-16s Approved By Both Houses Of Parliament
Australia's major parties in the House all supported the bill, which will see social media companies such as TikTok, Facebook ...
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 ...
Social Media Is Now Banned for Children Under 16 in Australia
Social media has become an almost-important part of everyone’s life, especially kids. Be it tweens or teens, most children ...
Social media ban: Australia's Senate passes law barring anybody under 16 in world first
MELBOURNE, VIC — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law.
How would a social media ban for under-16s work – and could it happen here?
Australia is going to ban under-16s from social media in the most extreme such decision yet, and one that could have knock-on ...
How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech ...
Protecting children or government overreach? Pittsburgh-area reaction mixed on Australia's social media ban
Olivia Edwards understands the intent behind Australia’s recent blanket social media ban. “It makes sense,” she said. “The ...
Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years from social media ...