US EditionAustralia's Bold Move: Age Restriction Ban on Under-16s Sparks Global Reactions
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By Hira Humayun. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas told CNN's Jake Tapper that his country's first global social media ban for children under 16 aims to protect them from addictive algorithms and asked, "What's the worst that can happen here by delaying children's access to social media?" In the exclusive special, Tapper spoke with Malinauskas, a proponent of the ban, and Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and author of "The Anxious …
‘See you when I’m 16’ – young teenagers react after Australia bans social media for children
Australia yesterday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but criticised by major technology companies and free-speech advocates.
Australia's Bold Move: Age Restriction Ban on Under-16s Sparks Global Reactions
Australia's Bold Move: Age Restriction Ban on Under-16s Sparks Global Reactions In a groundbreaking move, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the new ban restricting individuals under 16 from accessing major social media platforms. The legislation, which took effect with strong bipartisan support, has stirred both local and global reactions, setting a precedent for other countries to consider.The ban targets 10 major platform…
Australia introduced a ban on social media accounts for people under the age of sixteen yesterday. Companies that fail to implement proper age verification face significant financial risks. If minors are allowed to open or maintain an account, they face fines of over €28 million. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated in a column that full responsibility will lie with the platforms and that the measure is necessary to better protect children.
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