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Australia's Social Media Ban Fails Teens
Australia’s social media ban for kids under sixteen is falling short—85% of teens aged 12-15 are still online despite the law. The government’s next move? Heavy fines for platforms failing to enforce age checks, with the prime minister pushing for stronger legal teeth. But the real problem? Weak verification systems—birthdates and selfies aren’t enough to keep teens out. Research shows only a tiny fraction used official ID, and the ban may work better for kids under eight than older teens. The takeaway? Banning access isn’t enough—platforms need to seriously tighten age verification to truly…
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