4.7 million social media accounts closed after Australia ban for under-16s

Around 4.7 million accounts have been removed from 10 social media platforms after Australia banned their use by children under 16 in December, the government said Friday.Following the enforcement of the legislation on Dec. 10, major social media companies removed access to the accounts in the first half of the month, according to initial data released by the Australian eSafety Commissioner."Change doesn't happen overnight. But these early signs show it's important we've acted to make this change," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told a press conference.He said the ban was workin…READ FULL ARTICLE