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Australia now bans social media for children and teens under 16. The world-first nationwide legislation went into effect on December 10.
Psychology Today

Why Is Social Media Harmful to Children and Teens?

Social media platforms are everywhere, and most children and teens have access. Many indicators suggest social media use can ...

Australia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are responding

Australia is joining a wave of governments around the globe in regulating how kids spend their time online. On December 10th, ...

Act and Greens wary of under-16 social media ban as Australia’s comes into force

While Act and the Greens are keeping their eyes on Australia’s social media ban for under-16s as it comes into effect today, both parties agree the case should be examined before any action is mooted ...

Australia's social media ban is here, but what does it really mean?

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and ...
Pew Research Center

Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025

Roughly one-in-five U.S. teens say they are on TikTok and YouTube almost constantly. At the same time, 64% of teens say they use chatbots, including about three-in-ten who do so daily.
Briefly on MSN

"Is ridiculous": R400 Woolworths cake leaves SA talking as social media reacts to the price tag

A R409 Woolworths rainbow cake has Mzansi talking as a TikTok video sparks a debate over rising prices, quality, and SA’s ...

‘Home Alone' house then and now images draw criticism on social media as holidays near

It's the most wonderful time of the year for the iconic "Home Alone" house, but holiday movie lovers looking to get a glimpse ...

A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.

Apps like OpenAI’s Sora are fooling millions of users into thinking A.I. videos are real, even when they include warning labels.

Liking social media ‘thirst traps’ now grounds for divorce, Turkish court rules

In a landmark ruling, a Turkish court has determined that ‘liking’ other women’s social media posts can be used as evidence ...

A social-media exposé reveals ‘American’ influencers exploit us from abroad

Americans are encouraged to hesitate to trust mainstream media as they’ve lied repeatedly about major issues — COVID being ...
The Diplomat

Australia’s Social Media Age Ban Is Days Away. Here Is What It Really Means.

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and ...