Australia Moves to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16

The Australian government has proposed new legislation that would impose a social media age limit of 16, barring children under this age from using platforms such as X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, Reuters reports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized that social media is harming children and stated, "I’m calling time on it," during his announcement.

The proposed age limit would be enforced a year after the law passes....