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Australia’s new law bans children under 16 from using social media

Australia is implementing a new law banning social media use for children under 16, effective December 10, 2025. This world-leading legislation aims to protect childhood and empower parents by ... Read More

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

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking ... 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 wants to ban access to social media for children under 15

The proposal would be one of the most sweeping steps yet by a European country to curb social media use among young people. View on euronews ... 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

New York Attorney General Announces Proposed Rules to Restrict Social Media Features and Protect Children Online

In September 2025, the New York Attorney General released proposed rules on how social media companies should restrict addictive features on their platforms to protect children’s mental health, as ... 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

Denmark to ban social media for children under 15

Most parties in the Danish parliament said they support implementing a 15-year-old minimum age requirement for social media. It is not yet known which social media platforms will be affected. Read More