Six months into the supposed social media ban, most kids haven’t noticed a thing
Six months after Australia implemented a social media ban for children under 16, evidence suggests the policy has had little impact on actual usage. Reports from multiple academic and government sources indicate that most teens have retained their accounts due to ineffective age verification processes.
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The findings highlight the significant challenges governments face in regulating digital platforms and enforcing age-restricted online policies.
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The article presents data from multiple academic and government sources to critique the implementation of a government policy without taking a partisan stance.
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