How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media


Young users will still be able to access some social media without logging in, but they just cannot register for their own accounts. - AFP

SYDNEY: Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media.

Internet regulators the world over are watching to see if Australia can rein in the tech giants -- but questions remain as the ban approaches on Dec 10.

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