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Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
Social media is a way for people to communicate, share information, and create online communities using the internet or mobile phones. It has expanded over the years, evolving from a digital forum for connecting people to a news source for younger generations. Its near-ubiquitous presence has transformed the way we interact with each other, how we learn things, and how we perceive the world. Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and X are all powerful and influential social media. However, social media could be used for bullies, peer pressure, or scamming, which are harmful, especially to school children who are still vulnerable to explicit social interactions. Last month, Australia’s parliament passed a law that bans social media for children under 16 to protect them from bullies, pressure, scammers, and online predators. Before the law takes place, major social media platforms must deactivate the accounts of those whose ages are below 16. According to a poll, nearly 80% of Australians support the ban. Will you?
Read the article and think about how old is good enough to use social media.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/28/australia/australia-passes-social-media-law-intl-hnk/index.html
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