Australia's social media ban for children sparks global regulatory wave across Asia
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Ashifa Kassam
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Australia's ban on social media for children under 16, launched in December, has sparked a global movement. Indonesia followed in March with similar restrictions, and Malaysia enacted its own ban in April. The article examines whether this wave of regulation represents a "big tobacco moment" for big tech, as countries worldwide grapple with the impact of social media on youth mental health and safety.
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· 3 pulledWhen Australia launched its ban on social media for children under the age of 16 in December, its global impact remained to be seen.
The world watched with keen interest as the country adopted the most far-reaching ban yet, amid a global mix of incredulity, admiration and – among some – a staunch belief that many children would find a way to circumvent it.
Months later, it became clear that Australia's efforts were the start of a global reckoning
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