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Australia approved a social media ban for children under 16 late on Thursday after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta Platforms  to TikTok to stop minors from logging in or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million).  Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to the social media ban that the government says is world-leading, but which tech giants like TikTok argue could push young people to "darker corners of the internet".

Brandon Kenney

Concordia University Wisconsin

8mo

I strongly believe USA should do this...this is big part of why there is a mental health crisis among teenagers presently.

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