June 15, 2026 3:53 PM
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access
Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's, opens new tab YouTube and Meta's, opens new tab Instagram and Facebook. Below is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety. AUSTRALIA A landmark law forced major social media platforms to block minors unde...