#WeJustRead:
“Under-16s in Australia are now banned from using major social media services including Tiktok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.”
“They cannot set up new accounts and existing profiles are being deactivated.”
“The ban is the first of its kind and is being watched closely by other countries.”
Should the UK follow suit? Yes/No?
“The Australian government says it will reduce the negative impact of social media’s “design features that encourage [young people] to spend more time on screens, while also serving up content that can harm their health and wellbeing”.”
Read full article on BBC News
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