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Social Media Ban: How Do Limits For Children and Teens Work?

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 06 August 2026, 04:30 UTC By Gian Volpicelli and Newley Purnell 1 min read
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Explainer How the Push to Get Kids Off Social Media Went Global Since Australia barred under-16s from using social media in late 2025, more than two dozen countries have either enacted their own bans or are weighing similar restrictions. They include a number of European states as well as developing nations such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil.

Explainer How the Push to Get Kids Off Social Media Went Global Since Australia barred under-16s from using social media in late 2025, more than two dozen countries have either enacted their own bans or are weighing similar restrictions. They include a number of European states as well as developing nations such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil. While US President Donald Trump’s administration appears unlikely to follow suit, several states including California are getting serious about potential regulations to limit young people’s use of social media.
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