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Australia approves social media ban

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Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.

After Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

From late 2025, platforms including Meta's (META.O) Instagram, Elon Musk's X, TikTok and Snapchat (SNAP.N) must show Australians they are taking reasonable steps to keep out users under 16 or face fines up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). Google's (GOOGL.O) YouTube, a classroom staple, is exempt.

NBC News on MSN · 3h

Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16

The ban, among the toughest in the world, has broad public support but has been criticized by experts who say it could have unintended negative consequences.

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Social Media’s Transformation: User Freedom to Algorithm Power

Social media has evolved, with algorithms now controlling what we see, when we see it, and for how long. Dive in to ...

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Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

A majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it with their audiences, a study published ...

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Social media influencer arrested after filming herself getting ready to steal from store using fake barcodes: Police

A 22-year-old social media influencer on TikTok with nearly 300,000 followers has been arrested after using fake barcodes to ...

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Has Social Media Advice Affected Your Finances? We Want to Hear From You.

If you have come across misleading personal finance advice online, tell us. We may include your experiences in an article.

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