Australia Enacts World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s
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Australia's Senate has passed a groundbreaking law banning social media use for children under 16, making platforms like TikTok and Facebook liable for fines if they fail to prevent underage accounts. The law, which has sparked debate over privacy and mental health impacts, aims to protect children from online harms but faces criticism for potentially isolating vulnerable youth and being rushed through Parliament. Platforms have a year to comply, and the law prohibits requiring government ID for age verification.
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