Australia Leads Global Crackdown On Kids' Social Media
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9 Dec 2025
Australia bans under-16s from social media, including TikTok, starting December 10, Bloomberg reports
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Non-compliant firms face A$49.5 million fines amid concerns over toxic content and cyberbullying harms
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Policymakers in Denmark, Brazil, and Indonesia watch closely, planning similar youth protection measures soon
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Teens make up 10% of US users and 20% in Brazil, vital for Big Tech's $245 billion ad revenue
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Meta and TikTok agree to comply but warn bans are ineffective and may push kids to unsafe spaces
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The law was spurred by Jonathan Haidt's book and parents like Emma Mason, whose daughter died from bullying
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Critics fear the ban could isolate LGBTQ+ youth and fail to tackle harmful content production directly
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Brazil requires guardian-linked accounts for under-16s from March, while Malaysia bans them next year
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Denmark plans a near-total ban for under-15s, with Spain and New Zealand considering similar restrictions
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Former Meta engineer Arturo Bejar urges governments to intervene when platforms neglect child safety priorities
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