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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Publisher description: Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
TechCrunch | Mar 6, 2026 | Aisha Malik
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Australia became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16 in December 2025. Denmark is set to ban social media platforms for children under 15. The Malaysian government said in November 2025 that it plans to ban social media for children under 16.
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