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Countries Move to Ban Social Media for Children

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Australia led the charge with a ban in late 2025 to protect young users from cyberbullying, addiction, and predators. Other nations are now following suit with similar legislation. The trend signals a global shift in tech regulation targeting minors.

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The bans reflect growing political will to regulate social media, but enforcement and unintended consequences remain key challenges.
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