Social Media Ban May Compromise Children's Online Safety

A proposed ban on social media platforms could inadvertently make children less safe online, according to a new report.

10 Mar, 03:57 — 10 Mar, 04:21

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Australia recently implemented a ban on teen social media accounts
Regulators in Europe, Brazil, and some U.S. states are considering similar measures
Age-checking technology is becoming more prominent due to new online safety laws for children

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Australia launched a landmark ban on teen social media accounts three months ago.

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Regulators across Europe, in Brazil, and in a handful of U.S. states are moving to emulate Australia's ban.

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The increasing implementation of online safety laws and age-checking technologies for children reflects a growing global concern over the impact of social media on youth. This trend could significantly alter how children interact with online platforms and raise important questions about privacy, access, and the effectiveness of such measures.

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hinduMostly Factual1h ago

Amid wave of kids’ online safety laws, age-checking tech comes of age

Three months after Australia launched a ‌landmark ban on teen social media accounts, regulators across Europe, in Brazil and in a handful of U.S. states are moving to emulate it

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago