Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 took effect on Wednesday, barring young people from creating or holding accounts on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.The legislation came into effect a year after the bill was fast-tracked through parliament amid widespread public support, with the measures aimed at protecting young users from potential risks to mental and physical health posed by social media.Speaking at a press conference in Sydney on Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the landmark reform will "reverberate around the wor…READ FULL ARTICLE