This country plans to ban social media for kids under 16
Thursday, 7 November 2024 The Australian government is set to introduce legislation banning social media use for children under 16. The legislation aims to protect children from online harm, including cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and mental health issues. While the ban won't affect existing users, it has sparked debate about the potential impact on children's digital literacy and online safety education.
Australia's prime minister vows to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the pervasive influence of platforms like Facebook and TikTok was "doing real harm to our kids". The new laws are expected to be introduced to parliament in late November.
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Thursday, 7 November 2024
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