Techcrunch Countries Move to Ban Social Media for Children Amid Rising Concerns
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Australia initiated a ban on social media for children in late 2025, aiming to protect young users from risks like cyberbullying and addiction. Following this, Karnataka, India, announced plans to prohibit social media access for children under 16, joining a global trend to limit young people's exposure to online platforms.
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Australia bans social media for children
2026-03-06
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