These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia became the first country to issue a social media ban in late 2025, targeting risks to young users including cyberbullying, addiction, and predator exposure. The article is primarily a policy/regulatory development with limited direct market impact, though it may be relevant for social media and platform operators facing tighter youth-safety rules.

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Australia became the first country to issue a social media ban in late 2025, targeting risks to young users including cyberbullying, addiction, and predator exposure. The article is primarily a policy/regulatory development with limited direct market impact, though it may be relevant for social media and platform operators facing tighter youth-safety rules.