Social Media News After Australia Legislated A Teen Social Media Ban, It Has To Figure Out How To Enforce It

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

Pressure is mounting on Congress to act after Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparked calls from U.S. lawmakers to better protect children online. Read More

Editorial: Ban social media for teens younger than 16

A growing international movement is forming in recognition of the need to do more. Australia’s ban on social media for under 16 went into effect Dec. 10 after years of warnings about youth mental ... Read More

A World Without TikTok? Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Raises Big Questions

Australia’s new law bans kids under 16 from social media. Here’s why the country is doing it, why teens are pushing back, and what experts worry comes next. Read More

Australia becomes first country to ban TikTok, Instagram for under-16s

Australia banned young teenagers from social media on Wednesday, launching a world-first crackdown designed to unglue children from addictive scrolling on the likes of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Read More

Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban

Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but criticised by major technology ... Read More

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

Google's YouTube shared a "disappointing update" to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users ... Read More

'Make the platforms safer': What young people really think about the Australia social media ban

From next Dec. 3, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across 10 social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect. What do young people think ... Read More

World Watches First Teen Social Media Ban Start in Australia

Australia’s social media ban for youths took effect Wednesday, a landmark move that’s drawn global attention at a time governments are increasingly enacting rules to shield minors from toxic content ... Read More

Alternative Social Media Apps Surge as Australia Teen Ban Starts

Alternative social media platforms have surged in popularity in Australia Wednesday, as the nation’s landmark ban for under-16s drives children to non-restricted apps. Read More

Australia's teen social media ban has unofficially begun. Here's what you need to know

After more than a year of planning and global scrutiny, the teen social media ban is finally a reality for more than 20 million Australian residents. While the law officially kicks in on December 10, ... Read More

Australia enforces world-first teen social media ban to protect kids under 16

Australia’s under-16 social media ban took effect Wednesday, forcing major platforms to block young users or face heavy fines. Read More