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Australia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16

12/10/2025

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  • Australia has implemented a ban on social media for children under 16.
  • The move aims to address the negative impacts of social platforms.
  • Jess Butcher, tech entrepreneur and founder of ScrollAware, supports the ban despite her general opposition to over-regulation.
  • She criticizes tech companies for not taking adequate action to protect users.
  • The move reflects concerns about the "addiction economy" and signals a push for stronger safeguards for young users.