Ongoing research suggests that an outright ban on social media platforms could do more harm than good
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Ongoing research suggests that an outright ban on social media platforms could do more harm than good
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A ban on social media for under-16s in Australia comes into effect on December 10 2025. Young people will see their accounts deactivated, with social media companies responsible for enacting the ban.
Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 on Wednesday (December 10). The country’s Prime…
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The UK government has announced plans to consult on a social media ban for under-16s – but will it solve the problem? Nicole…
The UK government has begun consulting on a possible Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s, citing rising concerns…
