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

Australia became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. The move reflects rising regulatory pressure over child safety and data/privacy concerns, but the immediate market impact is likely limited to affected social media and platform operators in Australia.

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Australia became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. The move reflects rising regulatory pressure over child safety and data/privacy concerns, but the immediate market impact is likely limited to affected social media and platform operators in Australia.