4 h. ago World Watches Anxiously as Australia Kicks Children Off of Social Media

Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 went into effect on Wednesday amid heavy resistance from the nation’s teenagers, ominous threats from regulators, and apprehension around the world. The post World Watches Anxiously as Australia Kicks Children Off of Social Media appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Denmark Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15 in 2026

Danish govt secured coalition agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under the age of 15, the most sweeping yet by an EU nation. The post Denmark Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15 in 2026 appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago If social media for kids is so bad, should we be allowed to post kids' photos online?

As Australia's ban on under-16-year-olds having certain social media accounts kicks in this week, debate on whether it's a good idea or even legal rages on—both at home and overseas.

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18 h. ago Following Australia's lead, Denmark plans to ban social media for children under 15

Denmark is planning to follow Australia in introducing stricter restrictions for younger teens to access social media

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41 h. ago Should US follow Australia and ban young kids from social media?

Should US follow Australia and ban young kids from social media?  ABC7 Los Angeles

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55 h. ago Could a social media ban for kids work in the United States?

Could a social media ban for kids work in the United States?  CNN

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58 h. ago Australia’s Social Media Ban for People Under 16 Takes Effect

The measure is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard children from the harms of the platforms.

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58 h. ago Australia to begin enforcing social media law banning children under 16 from major platforms

Australia enforces one of the strictest social media age bans starting Dec. 10, prohibiting anyone under 16 from having accounts on major platforms.

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59 h. ago What's my age again? The tech behind Australia's social media ban

Tech giants will apply multiple layers of security to weed out young users under Australia's world-first ban on social media for under-16s.

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66 h. ago Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth social media ban

Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth social media ban  Politico

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7 d. ago Meta Starts Kicking Australian Children Off Instagram and Facebook Ahead of Social Media Ban

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta on Thursday began deactivating Instagram and Facebook accounts of Australian users under the age of 16 ahead of next week's social media ban. The post Meta Starts Kicking Australian Children Off Instagram and Facebook Ahead of Social Media Ban appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Richard Dawkins decries gender surgery for kids as 'surgically mutilating children'

Famed biologist Richard Dawkins endorsed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's latest social media comments criticizing transgender ideology and speech policing.

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2 w. ago Australia’s Social Media Ban Challenged by Teens in High Court

Two 15 year-old Australian teenagers are challenging the country's upcoming social media ban at the nation's High Court, local outlets reported on Wednesday. The post Australia’s Social Media Ban Challenged by Teens in High Court appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Malaysia may ban users under 16 from social media starting next year

The country's communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the administration is considering systems for implementing age restrictions on social media sites.

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2 w. ago Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban

Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media.

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2 w. ago Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted

Australia’s internet watchdog has added Twitch to the list of social media sites banned under its Social Media Minimum Age rules, effective December 10.

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3 w. ago Chicago residents demand action, accountability after mob of children brutally beats mother and 9

Viral video shows Chicago mother and 9-year-old son brutally attacked by elementary school children, sparking community outrage and calls for change.

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3 w. ago Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to Deactivate Instagram Accounts of Australian Teens Ahead of Social Media Ban

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, has started notifying Australian users aged between 13 and 15 that their accounts will be shut down before the country's upcoming social media ban for teens under the age of 16 takes effect in December. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to Deactivate Instagram Accounts of Australian Teens Ahead of Social Media Ban appeared first on Breitbart.

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