Australia has introduced a ban on social media for children under the age of 16. On Thursday, Meta started notifying Australian teenagers that their accounts will be closed by December 4th at the latest. (Archive photo). Photo: Dado Ruvic/Reuters
Tech giant removes Australian teens from social media
Starting December 4, Meta will remove users under 16 from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in Australia. Meta will start blocking new accounts for those under 16 and revoke existing access by December 4, aiming to remove all known users under 16 by December 10. This measure is in response to an...
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