Threads

Threads is a social media platform owned by Meta, alongside Facebook and Instagram. It is newsworthy due to recent government actions in Australia and Indonesia aimed at protecting children from potentially harmful online content. Australia implemented a ban in December 2025, requiring social media platforms to identify and deactivate accounts belonging to users under 16. Initial reports indicate that approximately 4.7 million accounts were removed or restricted across various platforms, including Threads, with Meta blocking around 550,000 accounts specifically. Indonesia is set to implement a similar ban starting March 28, restricting access to social media platforms for users under 16. These bans highlight growing global concerns about the impact of social media on young people and the increasing pressure on tech companies to ensure online safety and age verification.