These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
TechCrunch·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Australia became the first country to ban social media for children under 16 in December 2025, blocking access to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Companies face penalties up to $34.4 million USD for non-compliance. Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Slovenia, and Spain are also considering or implementing similar restrictions. These bans aim to reduce cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health issues among young users, though critics raise privacy concerns about age verification methods.
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