Free-speech norms and powerful tech companies make legal restrictions unlikely—but social changes are already taking place.

In Australia, as this school year ended, kids under 16 also lost access to social media. Some are relieved. Some are furious.

Parents, teachers and even kids themselves are describing a generation that cannot focus, cannot sleep and cannot look away ...

Some US Republicans and Trump allies want a ban on social media for children under 16, inspired by Australia’s new law. Lawmakers argue that Big Tech exposes young users to harmful content and are ...

The Australian government has banned kids and teens under 16 from using social media. Here’s what experts think about the decision.

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as Australia’s under-16 social media ban kicks in Wednesday.

Earlier this month the country blocked millions of young people accessing the platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, ...

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This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Caitlin McCabe: Hey, What's News listeners, it's Sunday, December 7th. I'm ...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly expressed opposition to a blanket ban on social media for kids under 16, but he ...

Australia has recently enacted restrictions on children under 16 from accessing some social media. At the time of the law coming into effect (December 10 2025), there are 10 sites that are subject to ...

Questions are being asked about the ethics of "sharenting" - parents sharing their children's lives on social media.