Should India follow Australia's proposed ban on social media for under-16? Jury is still out
Monday, 11 November 2024 Australia's proposed ban on social media for children under 16 sparks debate among Indian psychologists. While acknowledging the potential mental health benefits, experts highlight implementation challenges and emphasize the need for promoting healthy tech use over outright bans. The American Psychological Association's advisory on problematic social media use among adolescents further fuels the discussion.
In a surprising move, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Donald Trump on his historic victory in the U.S. election. However, his message on X (formerly Twitter) quickly attracted attention, as it was flagged for violating Pakistan's nationwide social media ban. Sharif's use of a...
Australians give their thoughts on new legislation to ban under 16s from social media after the bill passed through parliament with bipartisan support.
However, there remains uncertainty over how..
In a world-first move, Australia has passed a law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The law, which was approved by parliament..
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a landmark law that bans under-16s from social media will result in "less harm" for children. The crackdown on sites like Facebook, Instagram and X,..
Elon Musk criticized a proposed Australian law that would ban social media access for children under 16. The law, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,... IndiaTimes
The question of banning social media use among children in India gains attention after Australia's new law. Experts believe the ban is well-intentioned but... IndiaTimes