Social Media News: Australia’s under-16 social media ban pressures major platforms

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 06 January 2026; Created: 06 January 2026; Last Updated: 06 January 2026

Australia has become the first major country to ban social media use for children under 16, raising questions about the future of global platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X.The policy, driven ...
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Posted: 2026-01-06 01:12:00

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