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Australia passes first-ever social media ban for people under 16
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Australia has passed a first-ever social media ban for youth, barring children under the age of 16 from using the platforms.  The Australian Senate passed the legislation Thursday night with bipartisan backing. The law will impact social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, X and Reddit, but it will not be enforced for YouTube.  The companies are the only ones responsible for enforcing the restriction and if they fail to do so after one year they could face fines of up to $32 million.  “We know social media is doing social harm,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement a week ago. “We want Australian children to have a childhood

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