I'd consider Australia-style ban on social media for teens

Australia approves social media ban on under-16s
Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. The ban, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don't comply.
As Australia bans social media for kids under 16, age-assurance tech is in the spotlight
Age assurance, an umbrella term that refers to technologies for verifying, estimating, or inferring an internet user's age, is being thrust into the
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history. Experts say it could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success — keeping kids off social media until they turn 16.
Why Australia's social media ban impacts global marketers
With Australia set to ban social media for under-16s next year, the digital landscape faces a seismic shift. As younger audiences move offline and platform trust erodes, marketers must fundamentally rethink their approach to reaching consumers, argues Veridooh co-CEO Mo Moubayed.
I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
An Australian dad says his son uses TikTok to find new music, Snapchat to keep up with friends, and Signal to communicate with his grandparents.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Is Closer to Becoming Law. Here’s What to Know
Australia’s House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media.
Australia passes world-first social media ban for children younger than 16
Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Australia on Thursday passed the world's first ban on social media use by children younger than 16. According to the law, young people will be blocked from using platforms that include TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook when the law comes into force in about one year.
Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies
Australia Nears Historic Social Media Ban for Under-16s
If the bill becomes law on Thursday, social media platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions.
Swinney considers calls for child social media ban
Swinney told BBC Scotland News he had discussed the issue with Labour ministers and would "look carefully" at options to protect youngsters. He said he would aim to "strike the right balance" between protecting people from the "damaging" effects of social media,
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to ...
Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia has passed the world's first ban on social media use by children under 16 years old, a law that could hurt ...
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Australia demands big social platforms pay local news publishers
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Age ban on Facebook, Instagram and more: Sweden plans to go Australia way, but for a different reason
Swedish ministers are considering age restrictions on social media if platforms fail to curb gang recruitment of children.
Betweened founder Carla Engelbrecht on regulating social media for kids
Carla Engelbrecht, Betweened founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Australia's social media ban for children under 16 starting next year, how to best protect kids online, and more.