School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
The Australian government introduced what it’s called “world-leading” legislation in parliament this week to wipe social media accounts – including Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and X – from the devices of children under 16.
Which Countries Are Considering Social Media Bans For Teens?
Social media bans for teens are being considered across the world. Newsweek looks at where they're being debated, and the concerns.
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
Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media
Australia has introduced a bill banning social media for children under 16 and threatened penalties of up to A$50mn ($32.5mn) for “systemic” breaches by platforms such as Elon Musk’s X, Meta’s Instagram,
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms for systemic breaches.
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament
Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
Australia tables bill; UK plans to block social media for children under-16s
The UK government is contemplating a ban on social media for children under 16, following Australia’s footsteps.
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.
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.
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Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social companies that breach a proposed ban on ...
Why is social media abuzz over Kraft's gluten-free mac & cheese? The mac mix-up explained.
Kraft confirmed an investigation has been opened following a viral story of a customer buying multiple boxes of gluten-free ...
Social Media Reacts To Matt Gaetz Withdrawing From AG Nomination
Matt Gaetz’ decision to withdraw his bid to be Donald Trump’s attorney general aroused a lot of attention online on Thursday.
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Kylie Kelce announces she's expecting her fourth child on social media
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting ...
Pelicans' Zion Williamson Shows Off Full-Back Tattoo in Social Media Video
Zion Williamson revealed some new ink on Friday. The New Orleans Pelicans star unveiled a fresh tattoo that covers his entire ...
What is Bluesky? Social media platform tops 20 million users
Bluesky is a text-oriented social media platform on which users can post messages as long as 300 characters. Like X, the ...
LeBron James steps away from social media—Do you agree it’s too negative? | The Herd
Colin Cowherd shares his thoughts on LeBron James' decision to take a break from social media, arguing that LeBron shouldn’t ...
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Social media has destroyed our sense of reality – Denzel Washington
Veteran American actor, Denzel Washington, has shared his opinion on social media. In a recent podcast interview with Paul ...