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Problem with Australia's social media ban

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas told CNN’s Jake Tapper his country’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 is about protecting them from addictive algorithms, asking: “What’s t...

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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

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Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

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Life after social media: Two Perth teenagers share their diaries from the first three days post ban

For the past three years, social media has been a constant companion in the lives of best friends Brooke Kober and Jasmin Doherty.

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‘Pure exploitation by the tech industry’: Australia’s social media ban sparks debate

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Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban, claims law curbs political discussion

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Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Ban

In its lawsuit, Reddit said the law would have the effect of suppressing teenagers’ freedom and ability to participate in political discussions.

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Teens share how they really feel about the social media ban

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Why Some Countries May Copy Australia’s Ban on Children’s Use of Social Media

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

Australia’s social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10.

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Denmark plans to severely restrict social media use for young people

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — As Australia began enforcing a world-first social media ban for children under 16 years old this week, Denmark is planning to follow its lead and severely restrict social media access for young people.

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From social media to porn, age checks are spreading across the web

To cheers in some quarters and wails in others, various countries are making parts of the web off limits to minors. Australia’s crackdown has been inspired by worries ranging from mental health and cyberbullying to disturbing content.