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On Wednesday, Australia implemented a historic piece of legislation banning social media for all citizens under the age of 16.

That outcome would be likely because the kids most committed to social media are going to lie, get a VPN, cajole an older sibling or friend to set up an account, and/or head off into the less ...

Leon Spencer, an Australian dad, wants his kids to meet up with friends in person, not become products for advertisers.

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Australia’s new under-16 ban is part of a broader global push to rein in how social media treats children, but other countries have mostly opted for age verification, parental consent and “duty of ...

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