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Swinney considers calls for child social media ban

First Minister John Swinney says he would consider a ban on social media for under-16s. The UK government, which is in charge of online safety rules north of the border, has said such a move is "on the table" after Australia announced a ban.

Forbes · 13d

No Social Media For Anyone Under 16: What To Know About Australia’s New Ban

The ban will give social media companies one year to determine how to best implement the age limit and prevent teens and under from having accounts.

Opinion

The Hill on MSN · 3d

Opinion - Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children

While the Australian social media ban may seem like a quick and simple solution to the complex problems associated with social media, it is ultimately a flawed approach. It fails to address the root causes of the issues and risks depriving children of the opportunities that social media can provide.

The Associated Press on MSN13d

Australian Senate passes landmark social media ban for children under 16

A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law ...

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Age ban on Facebook, Instagram and more: Sweden plans to go Australia way, but for a different reason

Swedish ministers are considering age restrictions on social media if platforms fail to curb gang recruitment of children.

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Betweened founder Carla Engelbrecht on regulating social media for kids

Carla Engelbrecht, Betweened founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Australia's social media ban for children under 16 starting next year, how to best protect kids online, and more.

Australia's incoming under-16 social media ban cannot be considered overreach when minors also can't gamble, drive cars or vote in elections

The Australian Parliament’s decision to set the minimum age for making social media profiles at 16 isn’t just a legislative ...

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