The Australian government has banned kids and teens under 16 from using social media. Here’s what experts think about the decision.

We are living in a modern world that is changing every day, and with that, we may also have to push our comfort zones and ...

A growing international movement is forming in recognition of the need to do more. Australia’s ban on social media for under 16 went into effect Dec. 10 after years of warnings about youth mental ...

Social media algorithms are designed to be addictive, especially for children, and can expose them to harmful content. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) aims to hold social media companies accountable ...

Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16, aimed at combating cyberbullying and harmful content, sets a global precedent in online safety laws. under-16 social media ...

Georgia lawmakers are preparing bipartisan bills targeting addictive platform designs and child safety in social media and AI.

Millions of children encounter dangerous online threats while using their swipe and scroll functions every day. They meet predators and experience mental health challenges. Modern social media ...

The onus will be on social media companies to ensure no child under 16 is on their platforms. If they have not taken reasonable steps to remove them they will have broken Australian law and be subject ...

In Australia, as this school year ended, kids under 16 also lost access to social media. Some are relieved. Some are furious.

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as Australia’s under-16 social media ban kicks in Wednesday.

In case parents needed another reason to police their children's screen time, new research shows that social media use is hurting preteens' memory and reading skills. The new study, published Monday ...

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