Australia becomes the first country in the world to ban social media for children
NBC News·2025-12-10 15:04

This morning, a million social media accounts have been deactivated across Australia. >> Hi there, students. It's the prime minister here.If you're under 16, you're no longer allowed to have a social media account. >> It's the world's first nationwide ban driven by fears about the impact on children's mental health. Among the 10 apps now restricted in Australia, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Snapchat, YouTube, and others.The platform is now requesting documents to prove a user's date of birth or even using ...