Australia is set to implement the world’s first ban on social media for under-16s, starting December 10. The move aims to address rising concerns about cyberbullying and online harms among young people. The ban will be enforced through age-verification systems, with penalties for non-compliance, although experts warn of challenges in implementation and potential privacy risks for users. Major platforms like Meta and TikTok have expressed intention to comply with the new law.
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