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Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts. The platforms join Facebook, ... Read More

Australia adds Reddit and Kick to world-leading social media ban for children under 16

Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts. Read More

What to know about New York State's proposed rules to restrict social media for children

Hello! I'm covering the Southtowns for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Taylor.Epps@wkbw.com ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) — The conversation about what we consume online and via social ... Read More

Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce

SYDNEY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Alphabet-owned Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using ... Read More

Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’

Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.” Speaking at the opening ... Read More

Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December

FILE - 14-year-old Henry, right, and Angel, 15, use their phones to view social media in Sydney, on Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File) FILE - 14-year-old Henry, right, and Angel, 15, use ... Read More