Teen influencers on Australia's world-first social media banAustralia is banning social media for children under the age of 16 from December 10.The world-first legislation is aimed at protecting kids from cyberbullying, online predators and harmful content.The BBC spoke to 14-year-olds Zoey and Ella about the ban, and how it will impact their lives as content creators on TikTok.Video by Kellie Highet10 hours ago
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Teen influencers on Australia's world-first social media ban
Australia will implement a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting December 10th. The legislation aims to protect minors from cyberbullying, online predators, and harmful content.
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Australia will implement a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting December 10th. The legislation aims to protect minors from cyberbullying, online predators, and harmful content. The BBC interviewed 14-year-olds Zoey and Ella, who are TikTok content creators, to understand how the ban will affect them. The report focuses on the potential impact of the ban on young influencers and their online activities. The new law seeks to create a safer online environment for children in Australia.
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The BBC spoke to 14-year-olds Zoey and Ella about the ban.
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The legislation is aimed at protecting kids from cyberbullying, online predators and harmful content.
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Australia is banning social media for children under the age of 16 from December 10.
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