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Australia Enforces Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban as Elon Musk’s X Confirms Compliance

Australia Enforces Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban as Elon Musk’s X Confirms Compliance

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Australia has officially activated a groundbreaking new law that bans anyone under the age of 16 from accessing social media, marking one of the most aggressive child-protection measures globally. Today, Elon Musk’s X confirmed it will comply—making it the final platform among 10 major networks required to fall in line with the new mandate. In […]

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YouTube Warns: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban May Not Make Kids Safer Online

YouTube Warns: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban May Not Make Kids Safer Online

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Australia’s ambitious plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media by the end of 2025 has sparked heated debate. While the move is seen as “well-intentioned,” tech giant YouTube believes it may not achieve its intended goal of protecting young users. The proposed legislation, championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aims […]

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