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A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 will be first in the world

NPR Thursday, 28 November 2024 ()
A social media ban for children under 16 will become first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.
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News video: Australian PM says under-16 social media ban will reduce 'harm'

Australian PM says under-16 social media ban will reduce 'harm' 01:06

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, which was approved by parliament late Thursday, will lead to "better outcomes and less harm for young...

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