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Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media
Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breachesWorld - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16
The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...Tech - ABC News - November 7 -
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media
The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Legislators will vote on the age limit, intended to reduce related mental health harms to young people, though critics say the law is too blunt an instrument to fix a complex problem.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political supportTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's ParliamentTech - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.Top stories - BBC News - 12 hours ago -
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia’s center-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in Parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16.Top stories - NBC News - 7 hours ago -
An Afghan province bans all media from showing images of living things to comply with Taliban laws
Taliban officials in Afghanistan's south have banned all media from showing images of living things to comply with the Taliban's morality lawsWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it
Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social mediaWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social mediaTech - ABC News - November 8 -
Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban
The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’
One expert says Australia is "on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years."Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Australia won't force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
Australian communications minister says the government won’t force social media users to hand over personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the ...Tech - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
A social media ban for everyone is in the national interest – not just kids under 16 | Van Badham
I personally resent being excluded from protection against monetised fear, anger and toxicity. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
How the media is failing us
I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global storiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Analyzing Trump's relationship with the media
Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Should smartphones be banned in schools?
Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young peopleWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Bannon: Gaetz DOJ coming for media
Steve Bannon, President-elect Trump's onetime White House adviser and a conservative media personality, said if confirmed to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would go after ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales
Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young peopleBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting
Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.Tech - Wired - November 12 -
Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?
TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Harris struggles to loosen Trump’s grip on the media
Former President Trump’s brief stop at a suburban Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday was largely a political stunt, but one that catapulted him into a viral moment his campaign seized upon to win ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Royal KPN, True Corp., Tencent and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 28 -
Iran’s State Media Plays Down Israeli Attacks
Explosions woke Iranians up and rattled their windows as strikes targeted sites in at least three provinces.World - The New York Times - October 26