Nations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain, France, and others are considering similar age restrictions. These measures aim to protect young users from online harms. Tech firms face new demands for age verification and content moderation.

GDANSK, June 8 (Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok,…

In December 2025, Australia became the first country to ban under-16s from social media. Ten...