Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban.

Australia is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, sparking debate over how best to protect young people online. The proposed legislation would make it the responsibility of social media companies to keep underage users off their platforms, with penalties for non-compliance. While some support the ban as a way to safeguard children's mental health, others argue that it could deprive teenagers of positive aspects of social media and may not effectively prevent access. The government plans to trial technologies for age verification, and industry groups are advocating for a balanced approach to creating age-appropriate online spaces. [Extracted from the article]