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Ban social media for kids? This Long Beach lawmaker says Australia is on to something

Roughly two decades after social media started growing in popularity, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory in 2023 raising the possibility that too much screen time might negatively impact a yo...

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A social media ban in Britain could backfire spectacularly

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Meta closes 550,000 accounts to comply with Australia's kids social media ban

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Meta shuts over 544,000 Australian accounts after ban

The tech giant removed Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts to comply with Australia's social media ban for under-16-year-olds.

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

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Meta reveals number of teens blocked on Instagram, Facebook

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Social media harms teens, watchdog warns, as France weighs ban

Social media harms the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls, France's health watchdog said Tuesday as the country debates banning children under 15 from accessing the immensely popular platforms.

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Ban social media for under-16s to prevent harm, teachers’ union urges

The NASUWT is calling for a ban on social media for under-16s, warning of growing harm to children’s mental health and safety online

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Will the UK government act to curb social media and smartphones for children?

Calls are mounting for the government to follow Australia in banning social media for under 16s, and also to ban mobile phones in schools.

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France reportedly planning to ban children under 15 from social media starting 2026

France planning social media ban for children under 15, following Australia's lead. Macron pushes new digital restrictions amid youth violence concerns.

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Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that underscore rising public angst over the impact of online harms on minors.