Global Social Media Crackdown: Protecting Youth or Overreach?

Australia set a global precedent by becoming the first country to implement a nationwide ban prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook starting December 2025. The legislation is one of the most stringent efforts worldwide to protect minors on the internet, with non-compliant platforms facing hefty fines up to A$49.5 million. Various nations are joining this initiative. Britain aims to introduce a similar law by Spring 2027, targeting minors under 16 on social media platforms. China has rolled out a ‘minor mode’ program restricting screen time based on age, while the United…