These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia issued the first national ban in late 2025 restricting young users' access to social media to reduce cyberbullying, social media addiction and exposure to predators. This sector-level regulatory action could reduce engagement and advertising revenue for platforms operating in Australia and may set a global precedent—monitor user metrics and follow-on regulatory moves in other jurisdictions.

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Australia issued the first national ban in late 2025 restricting young users' access to social media to reduce cyberbullying, social media addiction and exposure to predators. This sector-level regulatory action could reduce engagement and advertising revenue for platforms operating in Australia and may set a global precedent—monitor user metrics and follow-on regulatory moves in other jurisdictions.