Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows
Children in Australia are able to easily bypass the minimum age limit imposed by social media platforms, a report by the ...
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Texas’ social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisions
The new injunction prohibits advertising and age verification restrictions in the SCOPE Act, which aims to make social media ...
Australian children bypass social media age limit restriction as landmark ban nears: Report
An eSafety report reveals that Australian children easily bypass social media age restrictions, with 80% of kids aged 8-12 ...
An uphill social media fight
But it could be an uphill fight. A push to protect kids online died in the House last year because of Speaker Mike Johnson’s ...
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Meta, Snap Support Social Media Age Verification Laws
Despite the impact age verification laws might have on their profits, social media giants Meta and Snap released a joint ...
Marijuana ads reaching youngsters through social media, health group says
A legal loophole is allowing marijuana ads to slip past regulations and land right in front of kids on social media, a new ...
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Virginia lawmakers pass bill to limit social media use for kids
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill limiting social media use for kids and teenagers under the age of 16.
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Judge further restricts Texas law limiting kids’ social media access, AG immediately appeals
HB 18, which took effect last year, requires social media platforms to register users' ages and restrict certain content and ...
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Social Media Experts Are Skeptical About the Power of New State Laws
Social media feeds are designed to keep kids scrolling longer and longer to drive up ad revenue, noted state Democratic Sen.
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Digital overload: Tween screen time linked to bipolar and manic symptoms
A study reveals that screen time is linked to increased manic symptoms in children. Discover the impact of social media and ...
‘She was trying to hide it’: Online harms lead to some parents wanting social media ban
The incident heightened Madam Look’s concerns about harms online that she had seen, such as toxic trends, warped beauty standards and sexualised content, and their detrimental impact on children.
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Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows
Last November, Australia approved a social media ban for children under the age of 16, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world. The ban is set to take effect at the end of 2025.