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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect Wednesday as families taking back power from tech giants but warned the...

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Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

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Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban

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What to know about Australia’s new social media law: Should Canada do the same?

With Australia’s social media ban for young people now in effect, there are some in Canada who hope similar legislation will be passed here.

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Lately: Australia bans social media for kids, Mickey Mouse is coming to Sora, and a must-watch sci-fi thriller

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‘Pure exploitation by the tech industry’: Australia’s social media ban sparks debate

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Will France be next to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children?

The bill was inspired by the conclusions of a parliamentary inquiry into “the psychological effects of TikTok on minors”, set up in Spring 2025 to respond to growing concerns about the harmful effects...

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Reddit sues Australia over social media ban, citing free speech threat

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Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for under-16s

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Lawmakers Unveil New Bills to Curb Big Tech’s Power and Profit

Rep. Jake Auchincloss and bipartisan co-sponsors introduced three bills to curb social media companies’ legal immunity, strengthen safeguards for kids, and tax their ad revenues.

Wired

The Tweens Down Under: Life Without Social Media in Australia

Starting on December 10, many Australian teenagers will no longer be as online as their peers in other countries. The Social Media Minimum Age Bill, passed in 2024, stipulates that a person must be at least 16 years old to have an account on platforms like ...

ABC News

These tech specialists say some social media companies are watching your every swipe to keep you on your device

"People don't realize how much of themselves they give away." Swipe. Swipe. Swipe. Pause, look at photo. Swipe. Pause, watch video. Swipe. You may not even realize it, but some tech specialists say there are companies taking note of every movement you make ...

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How companies are cracking down on workers’ social media activity

Fervor over employee posts about Charlie Kirk’s death is leading companies to adjust policies and step up monitoring of workers’ online conduct.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson's proposed tax on social media companies likely to face legal battle

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