The recent law, which will level fines against companies like Meta and X for violations, impacts anyone 16 years of age and ...

Social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat state that individuals must be at least 13 years old to sign up ...

Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying .

Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49 ...

Young people often spend long hours on social media despite mounting evidence that it’s not good for them. Health experts list harms as varied as lost sleep, eating disorders and suicide.

Olivia Edwards understands the intent behind Australia’s recent blanket social media ban. “It makes sense,” she said. “The ...

Australia has banned social media for kids under 16 due to concerns around mental health. Here’s what kids in Toronto think.

Australia’s Parliament has passed groundbreaking legislation banning social media use for children under 16, marking a ...

Tech giants face hefty fines down under as new law aims to protect children’s online safety. The Social Media industry has ...

Platforms including TikTok, Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram), and Snapchat criticised the legislation, raising concerns ...

Australia has passed the world's first ban on social media use by children under 16 years old, a law that could hurt ...

The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to ...