The teen disconnect: what Australia's social ban means for brands beyond borders

As Australia forces TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to lock out millions of teens, brands are watching a future they may soon ...

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed ...

Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?

Will the ban be delayed or postponed, and how will age verification work? Here’s everything you need to know ...

Up to a million social media accounts change as Australia’s world leading under 16s ban begins

Overnight, around half a million accounts on Meta’s social media platforms Facebook and Instagram vanished in Australia.

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

The landmark law—the first of its kind in the world—kicked in on Wednesday.

Millions of Australian teens lose access to social media accounts as ban takes effect

They will not be able to set up new accounts and existing profiles must be deactivated - while companies could face fines for not complying.
The Nightly

Alternative communication apps for teens surge in the Australian charts as kids move from banned platforms

Alternative social media platforms like Lemon8, Yope and Coverstar have soared up app store charts as young users shift away ...
Game Rant on MSN

Roblox is Reportedly Ditching Its Profile Badges

Roblox's decision to remove some of the badges from user profiles is met with unease from fans, who fear more changes may be ...
Gamepressure

Is Roblox getting banned in Australia? All platforms included in Social Media Ban

Australia’s under-16 Social Media Ban and what it means for Roblox. Which platforms are included, and which are not.
National Law Review

Texas Sets Sights on Roblox

A new lawsuit filed by the Texas Attorney General against Roblox has brought privacy, safety, and data handling into the spotlight for online platforms, especially those used by kids and teens. The ...