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Australia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Ban as 25% of Teens Use AI Chatbots
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Australia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Ban as 25% of Teens Use AI Chatbots

Australia’s new laws banning social media for under 16s have come into force, placing the burden on major platforms to enforce age limits or face significant civil penalties. As access to mainstream apps tightens, safety commissioners and researchers warn of a potential migration to AI companion tools, which are currently less regulated and increasingly used by vulnerable youth for advice and support.

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