social media, 16 and Australia

Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers' access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people's mental health.
Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps
Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb addiction and protect mental health.
Should India follow Australia's proposed ban on social media for under-16? Jury is still out
Australia's proposed ban on social media for children under 16 sparks debate among Indian psychologists. While acknowledging the potential mental health benefits, experts highlight implementation challenges and emphasize the need for promoting healthy tech use over outright bans.
Australia backs nationwide plan to ban social media for under-16s
Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16.
Australia Plans World-First Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new legislation aiming to prohibit social media access for children under 16, labeling it a move to counter the harm he believes social platforms are inflicting on youth.
The Eagle13dOpinion
Opinion: Has social media killed presidential debates?
Since the 2016 presidential election cycle, debates have become hostile, focusing on which candidate can get a better jab at ...
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‘Essential’: Aussie’s social media opinion sparks debate
“I’m passionate about the social media ban because I have first-hand experience with bullying, and I hate to think what ...
Rolling Out5d
Waka Flocka ignites fierce debate over voting power
Waka Flocka sparked intense debate across social media platforms with his controversial stance on voting participation.
Seeing red? Social media erupts over first lady Jill Biden’s Election Day outfit
Social media erupted on Election Day when first lady Jill Biden wore a GOP-red colored pantsuit to cast her ballot.
The Columbian1d
WSU study: Presidential debates trigger ‘fight or flight’ response
Morgan Bortnick, a third-year University of Washington student, watched the September presidential debate with The New York ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education9d
Jonathan Haidt Started a Social-Media War. Did He Win?
When a study challenged his bestselling book’s thesis — that social media harms kids — the New York University psychologist fired back. That was just the beginning.
India TV1h
Planes-packed runway at Bengaluru airport runway stirs online debate
This incident happened recently, a video of which went viral on social media. The runway traffic stirred debate on social media. In the viral video, a long queue of planes could be seen waiting ...
Ketchup 'fridge or cupboard' debate is finally settled by the experts
The age-old debate over whether ketchup should be stored in the fridge or the cupboard has finally been settled by an expert ...
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WHO director wants debate on Malta’s social media use among children
Malta needs a national debate on regulating social media use among children and teenagers, according to a senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, WHO Europe’s ...
The Citizen3d
Beauty, borders: Miss South Africa 2024 and the great nationality debate
South Africans love a good controversy, especially if it involves beauty queens, nationality debates, and some heated social ...