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Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws

Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws
NYT Technology Friday 28 August 2026, 13:46 UTC By John Yoon 1 min read
Key Points

Teenagers in Australia on their phones. The country’s social media ban, which took effect in December, has so far failed to keep children off the platforms.

Teenagers in Australia on their phones. The country’s social media ban, which took effect in December, has so far failed to keep children off the platforms. [Image text:] apeeling? sk2osh
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