From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Short summary

Australia banned social media for children under 16 effective December 2025, with Britain, France, and Greece pursuing similar age-based restrictions. Tech companies face new regulations around child protection and age verification. The global trend signals tightening oversight of minors' social media access.

• •Australia's under-16 social media ban takes effect December 2025
• •Britain, France, and Greece pursuing similar age-limit legislation
• •Tech companies face new child protection and age verification requirements

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