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Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step'

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, from the development of Nov 13, 2024

Newest development Nov 15, 2024 · 4 reportsAustralia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

One expert says Australia is “on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years.”

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    Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step'

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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    Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    One expert says Australia is “on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years.”

  2. The Conversation US

    Online games should not be included in Australia’s social media ban – they are crucial for kids’ social lives (opens The Conversation US)

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    Australia is set to ban kids under 16 from social media. Depending on the definition, online games with social features could be in the firing line – which would be detrimental.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Faceb…

  4. WHEC Rochester

    Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support. But keeping them off social media looks far more difficult in practical terms.

  5. Voice of America

    Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular, problematic (opens Voice of America)

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    Experts say plan ‘too blunt an instrument to address risks effectively’

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