I'd consider Australia-style ban on social media for teens

Australia Just Banned Minors Under Age 16 From Social Media — What Are Catholics Saying?
Prominent commentators weigh the potential good, and pitfalls, of the new legislation.
Why Australia's social media ban impacts global marketers
With Australia set to ban social media for under-16s next year, the digital landscape faces a seismic shift. As younger audiences move offline and platform trust erodes, marketers must fundamentally rethink their approach to reaching consumers, argues Veridooh co-CEO Mo Moubayed.
I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
An Australian dad says his son uses TikTok to find new music, Snapchat to keep up with friends, and Signal to communicate with his grandparents.
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Opinion - Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children
While the Australian social media ban may seem like a quick and simple solution to the complex problems associated with social media, it is ultimately a flawed approach. It fails to address the root causes of the issues and risks depriving children of the opportunities that social media can provide.
Live Q&A: What to Know About Australia’s World-First Social Media Ban, And What’s Next
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Australia To Become First Country to Ban Social Media to Anyone Under 16
In a groundbreaking move, Australia is set to enforce the world's strictest social media regulations by banning users under 16 from accessing platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and others.
Australia becomes first to ban children under 16 from having social media
The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to $33 million for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.
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 policies
Australia’s Bold Social Media Ban: Protecting Kids or Invading Privacy?
Australia's new social media law targets under 16s, igniting debates on privacy, enforcement, and its broader societal implications.
Australia's social media ban for kids: experts weigh in on U.S.
The law from the Australian Parliament is the first of its kind and aims to protect kids from the harms of social media.
Can teenagers outwit Australia’s social-media ban?
W e’ve got your back,” Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, told parents on November 29th, a day after pushing through some of the world’s strictest limits on screentime. One year from now, under-16s will be banned from using social media,
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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Australia demands big social platforms pay local news publishers
Australia is not messing around when it comes to big tech. Last month the country introduced a law that, if passed, would ban ...
Age ban on Facebook, Instagram and more: Sweden plans to go Australia way, but for a different reason
Swedish ministers are considering age restrictions on social media if platforms fail to curb gang recruitment of children.
Betweened founder Carla Engelbrecht on regulating social media for kids
Carla Engelbrecht, Betweened founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Australia's social media ban for children under 16 starting next year, how to best protect kids online, and more.