Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban on under-16s using the services.
Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16
An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week.
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Social media bans for teens are being considered across the world. Newsweek looks at where they're being debated, and the concerns.
Australian Government Drops Bill on Social Media Misinformation
The Australian government won’t proceed with legislation that would have forced social media sites to crack down on misinformation on their platforms after failing to win enough cross-party support.
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament
Social media sites ask Australia to delay ban on users under 16 by one year: Report
The law could lead to fines up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on social media platforms if they don't prevent children from having accounts
School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
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Social media reacts to singer Khalid coming out as gay after being outed
Grammy-nominated singer Khalid took to social media to come out as gay after he said someone exposed his sexuality.
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Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note
In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated.
LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he’s taking a break from social media. The Los Angeles Lakers star made the ...
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay on social media after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted.
Beijing’s internet censors have a new target: Social media echo chambers
Chinese internet giants will get about three months to adhere to Beijing’s new directive against “information cocoons”.
Tens of thousands of teens lying about their age on social media to beat safeguards
The majority of children using social media apps are hiding their true age to access features meant for adults and teenagers, ...