More kids than ever will be banned from social media this year

Australia became the first country to impose a strict social media ban on children under 16. France, Denmark, Malaysia, and others are considering following suit.

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• Governments worldwide are moving to restrict children's access to social media in 2026.
• Australia, France, Denmark, Malaysia, and Norway are advancing or planning social media bans.
• In the US, there's a patchwork of state efforts advancing, but they face legal challenges.

After years of discussion...