Social Media News Australia S World First Social Media Ban For Children Under 16 Attracts Mixed Reaction

Australia Bans Social Media For Under-16s — Here's The PM's Rationale

Australia PM Anthony Albanese has announced that the country has banned social media for kids aged younger than 16 to ensure safety, amongst widespread support on social media. "This is about letting ... Read More

Australia's social media ban comes into effect next month. Here is what it will look like

Australia is now just one month away from banning people aged under 16 from social media. In a world-first move, Australia will be the first country to take such a stance in banning children from some ... Read More

Australia says social media ban is 'for the good of our kids' in new ad campaign

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok apps are seen on a smartphone in front of an Australian flag, in this illustration taken November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Illustration SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia has ... Read More

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Soon. Expect Lots of Legal Challenges

Australia will implement the world's first ban on people under the age of 16 using social media later this year—a law that includes fines of over $30 million for non-compliance and is likely to prompt ... Read More

Google says Australia’s teen social media ban ‘extremely difficult’ to enforce

Alphabet-owned Google (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) on Monday said Australia’s new law banning social media use for those under 16 would be “extremely difficult” to enforce, warning it would fail to ... Read More

Experts warn online video games could fall under Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Industry figures fear the exclusion of online games may not be permanent. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has cautioned platforms like Roblox and Lego Play. Professor Marcus Carter says banning ... Read More

Would a social media ban be good for kids?

ARE LONELIER. THAT IS ACCORDING TO A SURVEY. MEANTIME, ANOTHER COUNTRY IS CONSIDERING A SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR KIDS ACROSS THE BOARD. DENMARK’S PRIME MINISTER SAYS CELL PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA THAT THEY ... Read More

Should Teens Be Banned From Social Media?

Recent years have seen alarming increases in youth self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Parents, educators, and mental health experts are naturally concerned, and many blame social media. Governments have ... Read More

Australia says social media ban is 'for the good of our kids' in new ad campaign

SYDNEY, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Australia has launched a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign that depicts its world-first ban on social media for teenagers as "for the good of our kids" ahead of its ... Read More