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Australia plans to ban social media for children under 16, aiming to introduce a world-first age verification system and the highest age limit set by any country. The ban, part of a broader package of measures, could be law by late next year. The government cites risks to children's physical and mental health, particularly for girls exposed to harmful content. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube may be impacted.

Courtesy: theprint.in