Australia passes first-ever social media ban for people under 16
- Australia’s House of Representatives passed a bill banning children younger than 16 from social media by 102 votes to 13, leaving the law to be finalized by the Senate.
- If enacted, platforms will have one year to enforce age restrictions, facing fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars for violations.
- Critics argue the legislation was rushed, would create privacy risks, and undermines parents' authority over children's online activities.
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