Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Following Australia's Lead

Indonesia has become the latest country to bar children under 16 from social media, with Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid announcing that

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UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

YouTube says it will be less safe for kids under Australia's social media ban

The Google-owned platform says parental controls will be stripped away as a result of the ban.

TikTok, Meta slam Australia's social media ban for under-16s

The landmark Social Media Minimum Age bill sets Australia up as a test case for a growing number of governments. But opponents warn that young people may be driven to unsafe parts of the web.

Australian social media ban on under-16s approved by parliament

The ban aims to reduce "harms" on children and will take at least a year to implement, the PM says.

Australian Govt to Ban Social Media Access for the Under 16