Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-16s

• Australia's government proposes a ban on social media for children under 16.
• The ban, citing risks to mental and physical health, could be implemented as early as next year.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states that social media harms children and it's time to act.
• The legislation, which will be introduced this year, has support from the opposition Liberal Party.
• Communications Minister Michelle Rowland mentions that platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X will be impacted.

Source: Reuters