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Australia bans social media for under 16s
(www.theverge.com)
As of now, there hasn't been a formal ban in Australia on social media for individuals under 16 years old, but there have been growing discussions about stricter regulations on social media usage, particularly for minors. Concerns around online safety, mental health, and privacy for young users have led to calls for platforms to enforce stricter age restrictions and introduce more safeguards for children and teenagers.
Another way to look at this is a back channel method of breaking down the big tech oligopoly.
I'm all for this. Kids are smart. They start using the rest of the internet. They'll become tech savvy.
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