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Australia’s Social Media Ban Fails | Spokane News
Australia’s social media ban for teens under 16 fizzled out fast—over 80% kept scrolling, thanks to tech giants’ weak age verification. Platforms like TikTok and Snapchat let kids slip through by either ignoring age checks or accepting fake claims. Even as fewer teens owned accounts, those who did stayed logged in. The government’s response? Heavier fines and more power for regulators—but parents are now less aware of what their kids are doing online, leaving a dangerous gap in oversight. For most teens, the ban didn’t change a thing—just shifted behavior and responsibility. Listen in…
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