Australia has passed the world's first ban on social media use by children under 16 years old, a law that could hurt ...
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to roughly $33 million if they fail to ...
Big Tech corporations hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, ...
From late 2025, platforms including Meta's (META.O) Instagram, Elon Musk's X, TikTok and Snapchat (SNAP.N) must show ...
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than ...
Australia passed a law prohibiting children under 16 from creating social media accounts. Here’s how they’ll enforce it ...
The ban will give social media companies one year to determine how to best implement the age limit and prevent teens and ...
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech ...
The new legislation — passed Thursday, Nov. 28 — gives platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok a year to begin ...
A social media ban for children under 16 will be the first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, ...
The ban, among the toughest in the world, has broad public support, but it has been criticized by experts who say it could ...
After months of debate, Australia has passed the world's first ban on social media for minors under the age of 16.