Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, ...
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could it work in the US?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, ...
A Flawed Ultimatum to Big Tech Is Better Than Nothing
Australia's under-16 social media ban has reverberated around the world. The US hasn’t passed federal law aimed at digital ...
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 ...
Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids
Australia’s lawmakers have voted to ban those under the age of 16 from using social media—even if their parents are okay with ...
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to ...
Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
Big Tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
Big Tech corporations hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, ...
The Hindu11d
After storm over allegations, Australia Today clarifies ban was by Meta platforms, not Canadian government
Based on Australia Today’s allegations ... government’s actions to rein in Big Tech with tough regulations on news portals being carried on its social media sites, Meta would end the ...
Hindustan Times14d
Australia won't force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
After the bill becomes law, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the ban on younger children ... children under 16 from social media, Australia is also looking for ...
Detroit News14d
Australia won't force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
Melbourne, Australia — Australia's communications minister said Wednesday the government won't force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children ...