Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media

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Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb addiction and protect mental health.
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Australia backs nationwide plan to ban social media for under-16s
Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new legislation aiming to prohibit social media access for children under 16, labeling it a move to counter the harm he believes social platforms are inflicting on youth.
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This major US ally is banning social media for under-16s: What do you think?
Australia, a major American ally, is banning social media for children under 16 due to safety and security concerns.
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Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
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