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Australia’s Teen Social Media Crackdown & U.S. Debate

Australia has launched a world-first law barring kids under 16 from major social platforms, forcing apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to block young users or face hefty fines. The goal is to protect youth from online harms, and the move has sparked questions about whether similar limits could emerge…