Sydney, Dec 3, 2025 (AFP) - Australia says social media ban to protect young from 'purgatory'

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2025-12-03

Australia's looming social media ban will protect the young from an online "purgatory" created by algorithms sending them harmful content, the government said Wednesday. The country will from December 10 ban under-16s from a raft of the world's most popular social media platforms and websites, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. When it comes into force, it will be the first such legislation in the world. "With one law, we can prot......

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