Tag: youth online safety
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France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s: What the Bill Means
France Takes a Bold Step to Protect Young Minds France has taken a significant step toward safeguarding children from the pressures and risks of social media. The National Assembly approved a bill that would prohibit social media use by users under 15, a proposal backed by President Emmanuel Macron as part of a broader effort…
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Conservatives Propose Age-Based Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Overview of the Proposal The Conservative Party has outlined a plan to restrict access to social media for anyone under the age of 16, signaling a bold shift in how the UK would regulate online platforms. Drawing on the model adopted by Australia, the proposal aims to curb online harms targeted at younger users and…
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A dorky PM and a nation of rule abiders called big tech’s bluff. It’s changing the world
Introduction: A bold move in a quiet corner of the internet politics When Australia announced it would enforce stricter age verification on social media for users under 16, the country leaned into a high-stakes public policy experiment. It wasn’t flashy fireworks or a midnight press conference, but a carefully calibrated move that pits a pragmatic,…
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Teenagers Challenge Australia’s Plan to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Background of the Australian social media ban Australia is preparing to implement a landmark policy that would block social media access for users under the age of 16. Marketed as a protective measure for younger users, the policy aims to curb exposure to harmful content, online harassment, and data collection practices that critics say exploit…