'Taking back control': Australian PM Albanese hails social media ban for teens

Teens under the age of 16 lost their social media accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as the government ...

Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?

Will the ban be delayed or postponed, and how will age verification work? Here’s everything you need to know ...

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed ...

Up to a million social media accounts change as Australia’s world leading under 16s ban begins

Overnight, around half a million accounts on Meta’s social media platforms Facebook and Instagram vanished in Australia.

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children

Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to ...

What 17,000+ young people think about the social media ban

BTN surveyed more than 17,000 Australians under 16 about the federal government's upcoming social media ban. This is what ...

Australia’s under-16 social media ban: How it will work and why it is proving controversial

Australia will ban under-16s from major social media platforms from December 10, aiming to protect mental health, though ...

Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access

The social media accounts of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies facing fines for not complying.

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

The landmark law—the first of its kind in the world—kicked in on Wednesday.

‘It’s the parents’ job’: Not government’s place to ban social media, TikTok creators say

Ilai Matangi, who rose to social media fame for his videos of authentic family life as a father of four, said kids will ...
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Mother sues Roblox after she says daughter’s suicide linked to extremist group

CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A mother is suing Roblox, a popular online platform, with the hope of preventing other parents from experiencing tragedy - a child’s suicide. Dec. 2, 2024, the day that ...

The WIRED Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens

Practicing good “operations security” is essential to staying safe online. Here's a complete guide for teenagers (and anyone ...