What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

In the next two weeks, social media platforms will start deactivating accounts for children under 16 in Australia under new laws designed to reduce harm online. Other countries are watching, but some ...
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Did social media destroy Aussie kids’ curiosity?

The under-16s social media ban will give young Australians more free time – but most will struggle to fill it, with new ...
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Malaysia to Ban Social Media for Under 16s

Following Australia, which will become the first country in the world next month to ban social media (SNS) for those under 16, Malaysia will also implement similar measures starting next year.

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The ...

Australia social media ban: experts’ guide to withdrawing from TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook

Back in 2017, Meta openly listed autoplay on its “roadmap” to keep Instagram users glued to their screens. Snapchat’s ...

Austin family holds onto hope despite father's severe back injury: 'We’re not giving up'

Nominated by Foundation Communities, couple with five children struggle to make ends meet after his back injury.